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 contain at least one uppercase character.

DISA Rule

SV-256327r885592_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-256327

Group Title

SRG-APP-000166

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000071

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 "Upper-case Characters" to at least "1" and click "Save".

Check Contents

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

Set the following password requirement with at least the stated value:

Upper-case Characters: At least 1

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

Vulnerability Number

V-256327

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-70-000071

Severity Override Guidance

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

Set the following password requirement with at least the stated value:

Upper-case Characters: At least 1

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

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5517