STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMW vSphere 6.5 vCenter Server for Windows Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 22 Jan 2021:

The vCenter Server for Windows passwords must contain at least one uppercase character.

DISA Rule

SV-216860r612237_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-216860

Group Title

SRG-APP-000166

Rule Version

VCWN-65-000040

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Web Client go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Policies >> Password Policy. Click "Edit". Set Upper-case Characters to at least "1" and click "OK".

Check Contents

From the vSphere Web Client go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Policies >> Password Policy.

View the values of the password format requirements.

The following password requirement should be set at a minimum:
Upper-case Characters: At least 1

If this password complexity policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-216860

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCWN-65-000040

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere Web Client go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Policies >> Password Policy.

View the values of the password format requirements.

The following password requirement should be set at a minimum:
Upper-case Characters: At least 1

If this password complexity policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4030

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