Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-220918 | WN10-SO-000055 | SV-220918r569187_rule | Low |
Description |
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Computer account passwords are changed automatically on a regular basis. This setting controls the maximum password age that a machine account may have. This setting must be set to no more than 30 days, ensuring the machine changes its password monthly. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Check Text ( C-22633r555239_chk ) |
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This is the default configuration for this setting (30 days). If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: MaximumPasswordAge Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x0000001e (30) (or less, excluding 0) |
Fix Text (F-22622r555240_fix) |
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This is the default configuration for this setting (30 days). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Maximum machine account password age" to "30" or less (excluding 0 which is unacceptable). |