STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 6.7 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 09 Mar 2021:

The vCenter Server must prohibit password reuse for a minimum of five generations.

DISA Rule

SV-243072r719459_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-243072

Group Title

SRG-APP-000165

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000001

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000200 - The information system prohibits password reuse for the organization-defined number of generations.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Click "Edit".

Enter "5" into the "Restrict reuse" setting and click "OK".

Check Contents

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

View the value of the "Restrict reuse" setting.

If the "Restrict reuse" policy is not set to "5" or more, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-243072

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000001

Severity Override Guidance

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

View the value of the "Restrict reuse" setting.

If the "Restrict reuse" policy is not set to "5" or more, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5399

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