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V-223506

CAT II (Medium)

ACF2 PSWD GSO record value must be set to require a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

Rule ID

SV-223506r1038967_rule

STIG

IBM z/OS ACF2 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V9R8

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

From an ACF command screen enter:
SET CONTROL(GSO)
LIST PSWD

If "PSWDMAX" is set to "60", this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Configure Password option "PSWDMAX" to "60" days.