The HP FlexFabric Switch must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

From HP FlexFabric Switch NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000199

SV-80707r1_rule The HP FlexFabric Switch must enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction.

Vulnerability discussion

Any password, no matter how complex, can eventually be cracked. Therefore, passwords need to be changed at specific intervals. One method of minimizing this risk is to use complex passwords and periodically change them. If the HP FlexFabric Switch does not limit the lifetime of passwords and force users to change their passwords, there is the risk that the passwords could be compromised. This requirement does not include emergency administration accounts which are meant for access to the HP FlexFabric Switch in case of failure. These accounts are not required to have maximum password lifetime restrictions.

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Determine if the HP FlexFabric Switch enforces a 60-day maximum password lifetime. [HP] display password-control Global password control configurations: Password control: Enabled Password aging: Enabled (60 days) If the HP FlexFabric Switch or its associated authentication server does not enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the HP FlexFabric Switch to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime. [HP]password-control enable [HP]password-control aging 60

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