Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73641 | WN16-SO-000120 | SV-88305r1_rule | Medium |
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 must be set to no more than 30 days, ensuring the machine changes its password monthly. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-03-07 |
Check Text ( C-73723r1_chk ) |
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This is the default configuration for this setting (30 days). 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: 0x0000001e (30) (or less, but not 0) |
Fix Text (F-80091r1_fix) |
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This is the default configuration for this setting (30 days). 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). |