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

The vCenter Server passwords must contain at least one lowercase character.

DISA Rule

SV-258914r934400_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-258914

Group Title

SRG-APP-000167

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000072

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 "lowercase 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.

View the value of the "Character requirements" setting.

Character requirements: At least 1 lowercase characters

If the password policy is not configured with "Character requirements" policy requiring "1" or more lowercase characters, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-258914

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCSA-80-000072

Severity Override Guidance

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

View the value of the "Character requirements" setting.

Character requirements: At least 1 lowercase characters

If the password policy is not configured with "Character requirements" policy requiring "1" or more lowercase characters, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5573