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

The vCenter Server passwords must be at least 15 characters in length.

DISA Rule

SV-243099r719540_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-243099

Group Title

SRG-APP-000164

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000039

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Click "Edit".

Set the Minimum Length to "15" and click "OK".

Check Contents

From the vSphere 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:

Minimum Length: 15

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

Vulnerability Number

V-243099

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000039

Severity Override Guidance

From the vSphere 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:

Minimum Length: 15

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

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5399

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