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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47204r2_chk ) |
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| 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: 30 (or less, but not 0) |
| 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). |