STIGQter: STIG Summary: Oracle Linux 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

OL 8 passwords for new users or password changes must have a 24 hours/one day minimum password lifetime restriction in "/etc/login.defs".

DISA Rule

SV-248695r1015055_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-248695

Group Title

SRG-OS-000075-GPOS-00043

Rule Version

OL08-00-020190

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-004066 - For password-based authentication, enforce organization-defined composition and complexity rules.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure OL 8 to enforce 24 hours/one day as the minimum password lifetime.

Add the following line in "/etc/login.defs" (or modify the line to have the required value):

PASS_MIN_DAYS 1

Check Contents

Verify the operating system enforces 24 hours/one day as the minimum password lifetime for new user accounts.

Check for the value of "PASS_MIN_DAYS" in "/etc/login.defs" with the following command:

$ sudo grep -i pass_min_days /etc/login.defs
PASS_MIN_DAYS 1

If the "PASS_MIN_DAYS" parameter value is not "1" or greater or is commented out, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-248695

Documentable

False

Rule Version

OL08-00-020190

Severity Override Guidance

Verify the operating system enforces 24 hours/one day as the minimum password lifetime for new user accounts.

Check for the value of "PASS_MIN_DAYS" in "/etc/login.defs" with the following command:

$ sudo grep -i pass_min_days /etc/login.defs
PASS_MIN_DAYS 1

If the "PASS_MIN_DAYS" parameter value is not "1" or greater or is commented out, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5416