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 must prohibit password reuse for a minimum of five generations.

DISA Rule

SV-256326r885589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256326

Group Title

SRG-APP-000165

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000070

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", enter "5" as the "Restrict reuse" setting, and click "OK".

Check Contents

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> 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-256326

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000070

Severity Override Guidance

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

5517