STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 8.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 31 Oct 2023:

The vCenter Server must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid login attempts by a user.

DISA Rule

SV-258905r934373_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258905

Group Title

SRG-APP-000065

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000023

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000044 - Enforce the organization-defined limit of consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during the organization-defined time period.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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

Click "Edit".

Set the "Maximum number of failed login attempts" to "3" and click "Save".

Check Contents

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

The following lockout policy should be set as follows:

Maximum number of failed login attempts: 3

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

Vulnerability Number

V-258905

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000023

Severity Override Guidance

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

The following lockout policy should be set as follows:

Maximum number of failed login attempts: 3

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

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Target Key

5573