The Photon operating system must set the "FAIL_DELAY" parameter.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-256542 | PHTN-30-000072 | SV-256542r887300_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Appliance Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60217r887298_chk ) |
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| At the command line, run the following command: # grep FAIL_DELAY /etc/login.defs Expected result: FAIL_DELAY 4 If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-60160r887299_fix) |
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| Navigate to and open: /etc/login.defs Add the following line after the last auth statement: FAIL_DELAY 4 |