STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 3 Benchmark Date: 24 Jan 2024:

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

DISA Rule

SV-256325r885586_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256325

Group Title

SRG-APP-000164

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000069

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Click "Edit".

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

Check Contents

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

The following password requirement should be set with at least the stated value:

Minimum Length: 15

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

Vulnerability Number

V-256325

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000069

Severity Override Guidance

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

The following password requirement should be set with at least the stated value:

Minimum Length: 15

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

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5517