Microsoft Windows - Local Users Information : Can't Change Password

info Nessus Plugin ID 10912

Synopsis

At least one local user cannot change his or her password.

Description

Using the supplied credentials, Nessus was able to list local users who can not change their own passwords.

Solution

Allow or require users to change their passwords regularly.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 10912

File Name: smb_localusers_changepw.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: local

Agent: windows

Published: 3/17/2002

Updated: 8/13/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: SMB/LocalUsers/1