Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3373 | WN12-SO-000016 | SV-52887r1_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 Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-45813r1_fix) |
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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). |