Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1107 | WN12-AC-000004 | SV-52853r1_rule | IAIA-2 IAIA-1 | Medium |
Description |
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A system is more vulnerable to unauthorized access when system users recycle the same password several times without being required to change to a unique password on a regularly scheduled basis. This enables users to effectively negate the purpose of mandating periodic password changes. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-01-06 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-45779r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> "Enforce password history" to "5" (or more) passwords remembered. |