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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.150276
Category:Policy
Title:Linux: PASS_MIN_DAYS in /etc/login.defs
Summary:The '/etc/login.defs' file defines the site-specific;configuration for the shadow password suite. Any changes to this file will apply for the 'usermod';command and only for new users.;; - PASS_MIN_DAYS: The minimum number of days allowed between password changes. Any password changes;attempted sooner than this will be rejected. If not specified, -1 will be assumed (which disables;the restriction).;;Note: Multiple set_points can be set with comma-separated entry.
Description:Summary:
The '/etc/login.defs' file defines the site-specific
configuration for the shadow password suite. Any changes to this file will apply for the 'usermod'
command and only for new users.

- PASS_MIN_DAYS: The minimum number of days allowed between password changes. Any password changes
attempted sooner than this will be rejected. If not specified, -1 will be assumed (which disables
the restriction).

Note: Multiple set_points can be set with comma-separated entry.

CVSS Score:
0.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:H/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:N

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