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XCCDF
Guide to the Secure Configuration of UnionTech OS Server 20
System Settings
Account and Access Control
Protect Accounts by Restricting Password-Based Login
Set Password Expiration Parameters
Set Password Minimum Age
Set Password Minimum Age
An XCCDF Rule
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Set Password Minimum Age
Medium Severity
To specify password minimum age for new accounts, edit the file
/etc/login.defs
and add or correct the following line:
PASS_MIN_DAYS
A value of 1 day is considered sufficient for many environments. The DoD requirement is 1. The profile requirement is
.