STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Passwords for new users or password changes must have a 60-day maximum password lifetime restriction in /etc/login.defs.

DISA Rule

SV-269406r1050619_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269406

Group Title

SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

Rule Version

ALMA-09-038080

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure AlmaLinux OS 9 to enforce a 60-day maximum password lifetime.

Modify the "/etc/login.defs" file to set the "PASS_MAX_DAYS" parameter to 60 or greater:

PASS_MAX_DAYS 60

Check Contents

Verify that AlmaLinux OS 9 enforces a 60-day maximum password lifetime for new user accounts by running the following command:

$ grep PASS_MAX_DAYS /etc/login.defs

PASS_MAX_DAYS 60

If the "PASS_MAX_DAYS" parameter value is greater than "60", is not set, or is commented out, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269406

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-038080

Severity Override Guidance

Verify that AlmaLinux OS 9 enforces a 60-day maximum password lifetime for new user accounts by running the following command:

$ grep PASS_MAX_DAYS /etc/login.defs

PASS_MAX_DAYS 60

If the "PASS_MAX_DAYS" parameter value is greater than "60", is not set, or is commented out, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5664