# CIS Ubuntu 14.04 LTS - 5.4.1.5 Ensure all users last password change date is in the past

> Verify no users have a password change date set in the future which could bypass expiration

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# 5.4.1.5 Ensure all users last password change date is in the past (Scored)

## Profile Applicability

- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation

## Description

All users should have a password change date in the past.

## Rationale

If a users recorded password change date is in the future then they could bypass any set password expiration.

## Audit Procedure

Verify no users with a have Password change date in the future:

```bash
cat /etc/shadow | cut -d: -f1
chage --list <user>
```

## Expected Result

```
Last Change                                             : <date in the past>
```

## Remediation

Investigate any users with a password change date in the future and correct them. Locking the account, expiring the password, or resetting the password manually may be appropriate.

## Default Value

Password change date is set to current date when password is changed.

## References

- CIS Controls: 16 - Account Monitoring and Control

## Profile

- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation