CCE-42494-5Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Specify the 'Password Settings' (PasswordAgeDays: Min:1 Max:365)
Configures password parameters
Password complexity: which characters are used when generating a new password
Default: Large letters + small letters + numbers + special characters
Password length
Minimum: 8 characters
Maximum: 64 characters
Default: 14 characters
Password age in days
Minimum: 1 day
Maximum: 365 days
Default: 30 days
Counter Measure:
Enable and configure this setting to ensure secure passwords.
Potential Impact:
Users must create and maintain secure passwords.
Parameter:
[passwordagedays_1_to_365, enable/disable, passwordlength_8_64]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesLAPSPassword Settings
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoft ServicesAdmPwdPasswordAgeDays,PasswordComplexity,PasswordLength
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 8.1 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 5.9 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: HIGH |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35111 |