The VMM must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-207342 | SRG-OS-000021-VMM-000050 | SV-207342r958388_rule | CCI-000044 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized VMM access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute-forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. This restriction may be relaxed for administrative accounts to avoid potential Denial of Service. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Virtual Machine Manager Security Requirements Guide | 2024-12-06 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-207342r958388_chk)
Verify the VMM enforces the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period.
If it does not, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-7599r365437_fix)
Configure the VMM to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period, by locking the account.