STIGQter: STIG Summary: Cloud Linux AlmaLinux OS 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

AlmaLinux OS 9 must enforce a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.

DISA Rule

SV-269217r1050099_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-269217

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

ALMA-09-015640

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the AlmaLinux OS 9 to enforce a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed console logon attempt.

Modify the "/etc/login.defs" file to set the "FAIL_DELAY" parameter to 4 or greater:

FAIL_DELAY 4

Check Contents

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 enforces a delay of at least four seconds between console logon prompts following a failed logon attempt with the following command:

$ grep -i fail_delay /etc/login.defs

FAIL_DELAY 4

If the value of "FAIL_DELAY" is not set to "4" or greater, or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-269217

Documentable

False

Rule Version

ALMA-09-015640

Severity Override Guidance

Verify AlmaLinux OS 9 enforces a delay of at least four seconds between console logon prompts following a failed logon attempt with the following command:

$ grep -i fail_delay /etc/login.defs

FAIL_DELAY 4

If the value of "FAIL_DELAY" is not set to "4" or greater, or the line is commented out, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5664