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The maximum age for machine account passwords must be set to requirements.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3373 WN12-SO-000016 SV-52887r1_rule Low
Description
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
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-45813r1_fix)
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).