The AAA Service must be configured to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

From Authentication Authorization and Accounting Service Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-002041

SRG-APP-000397-AAA-000056_rule The AAA Service must be configured to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

Vulnerability discussion

Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial logon. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access to applications when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts which allow the users to log on, yet force them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.

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If the AAA Service relies on directory services for user account management this is not applicable and the connected directory services must perform this function. Verify the AAA Service is configured to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review. If the AAA Service is not configured to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the AAA Service to allow the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password.

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