Oracle WebLogic must limit the number of failed login attempts to an organization-defined number of consecutive invalid attempts that occur within an organization-defined time period.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-56221 | WBLC-01-000032 | SV-70475r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Anytime an authentication method is exposed so as to allow for the login to an application, there is a risk that attempts will be made to obtain unauthorized access. By limiting the number of failed login attempts that occur within a particular time period, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute-forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account once the number of failed attempts has been exceeded. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Oracle WebLogic Server 12c Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-02-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-56773r3_chk ) |
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| 1. Access AC 2. From 'Domain Structure', select 'Security Realms' 3. Select realm to configure (default is 'myrealm') 4. Select 'Configuration' tab -> 'User Lockout' tab 5. Ensure the following field values are set: 'Lockout Threshold' = 3 'Lockout Duration' = 15 'Lockout Reset Duration' = 15 If 'Lockout Threshold' is not set to 3 or 'Lockout Duration' is not set to 15 or 'Lockout Reset Duration' is not set to 15, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61099r4_fix) |
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| 1. Access AC 2. From 'Domain Structure', select 'Security Realms' 3. Select realm to configure (default is 'myrealm') 4. Select 'Configuration' tab -> 'User Lockout' tab 5. Utilize 'Change Center' to create a new change session 6. Set the following values in the fields as shown: 'Lockout Threshold' = 3 'Lockout Duration' = 15 'Lockout Reset Duration' = 15 7. Click 'Save', and from 'Change Center' click 'Activate Changes' to enable configuration changes |