Unix / Linux - Local Users Information : Passwords Never Expire

info Nessus Plugin ID 83303

Synopsis

At least one local user has a password that never expires.

Description

Using the supplied credentials, Nessus was able to list local users that are enabled and whose passwords never expire.

Solution

Allow or require users to change their passwords regularly.

Plugin Details

Severity: Info

ID: 83303

File Name: localusers_pwexpiry.nasl

Version: 1.14

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 5/10/2015

Updated: 11/27/2023

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled