ACF2 PSWD GSO record value must be set to require a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium | V-223506 | SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044 | ACF2-ES-000890 | SV-223506r1038967_rule | 2026-03-09 | 9 |
Description
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.
ℹ️ Check
From an ACF command screen enter:
SET CONTROL(GSO)
LIST PSWD
If "PSWDMAX" is set to "60", this is not a finding.
✔️ Fix
Configure Password option "PSWDMAX" to "60" days.