STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The minimum password age must meet requirements.

DISA Rule

SV-225271r569185_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225271

Group Title

SRG-OS-000075-GPOS-00043

Rule Version

WN12-AC-000006

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> "Minimum password age" to at least "1" day.

Check Contents

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy.

If the value for the "Minimum password age" is set to "0" days ("Password can be changed immediately."), this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-225271

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-AC-000006

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy.

If the value for the "Minimum password age" is set to "0" days ("Password can be changed immediately."), this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4214

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