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The password history must be configured to 24 passwords.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1107 | 4.014 | SV-32290r2_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| A system is more vulnerable to unauthorized access when users can recycle the same password several times without being required to change it to a unique password on a regularly scheduled basis. This enables users to effectively negate the purpose of mandating periodic password changes. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-65711r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Enforce password history" to "24" passwords remembered. |