The Ivanti EPMM server must be configured to lock an administrator's account for at least 15 minutes after the account has been locked because the maximum number of unsuccessful login attempts has been exceeded.

Overview

Finding IDVersionRule IDIA ControlsSeverity
V-251777IMIC-11-008520SV-251777r1004741_ruleCCI-002238medium
Description
By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. Satisfies:FMT_SMF.1(2)b Reference:PP-MDM-431030
STIGDate
Ivanti EPMM Server Security Technical Implementation Guide2024-07-30

Details

Check Text (C-251777r1004741_chk)

Verify the Ivanti EPMM server has been configured to lock an administrator's account for at least 15 minutes after the account has been locked because the maximum number of unsuccessful login attempts has been exceeded. Log in to the Core Admin Console >> Settings >> Security >> Password Policy. Verify "Auto-Lock Time" is set to 15 minutes (900 seconds). If the Ivanti EPMM server does not lock an administrator's account for at least 15 minutes after the account has been locked because the maximum number of unsuccessful login attempts has been exceeded, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-55168r1004740_fix)

Configure the Ivanti EPMM server to lock an administrator's account for at least 15 minutes after the account has been locked because the maximum number of unsuccessful login attempts has been exceeded. Log in to the Core Admin Console >> Settings >> Security >> Password Policy. Set "Auto-Lock Time" to 15 minutes (900 seconds).