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V-207379

CAT II (Medium)

The VMM must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

Rule ID

SV-207379r1038967_rule

STIG

Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide

Version

V2R3

CCIs

CCI-004066

Discussion

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

Check Content

Verify the VMM enforces a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

If it does not, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the VMM to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.