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The maximum age for machine account passwords is not set to requirements.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3373 | 4.043 | SV-29246r1_rule | IAIA-1 IAIA-2 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the maximum password age that a machine account may have. This setting should be set to no more than 30 days, ensuring the machine changes its password monthly. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-34273r1_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, but not 0. |