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Oracle Linux 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060
The Oracle Linux operating system must disable account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) if the password expires.
The Oracle Linux operating system must disable account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) if the password expires.
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The Oracle Linux operating system must disable account identifiers (individuals, groups, roles, and devices) if the password expires.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Inactive identifiers pose a risk to systems and applications because attackers may exploit an inactive identifier and potentially obtain undetected access to the system. Owners of inactive accounts will not notice if unauthorized access to their user account has been obtained. Operating systems need to track periods of inactivity and disable application identifiers after 35 days of inactivity.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>