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V-203632

CAT II (Medium)

Operating systems must enforce a 180-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

Rule ID

SV-203632r1268211_rule

STIG

General Purpose Operating System Security Requirements Guide

Version

V3R4

CCIs

CCI-004066

Discussion

Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked; therefore, passwords need to be changed periodically. If the operating system does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that the operating system passwords could be compromised.

Check Content

Verify operating system enforces a 180-day maximum password lifetime restriction. If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure operating system to enforce a 180-day maximum password lifetime restriction.