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V-256319

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-256319r885568_rule

STIG

VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R3

CCIs

CCI-000044

Discussion

By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account.

Check Content

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

The 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.

Fix Text

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".