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AAA Services must be configured to maintain locks on user accounts until released by an administrator.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-204689 SRG-APP-000345-AAA-000210 SV-204689r961368_rule Medium
Description
By limiting the number of failed logon 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.
STIG Date
AAA Services Security Requirements Guide 2024-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-4812r389348_chk )
If AAA Services rely on directory services for user account management, this is not applicable and the connected directory services must perform this function.

Verify AAA Services are configured to maintain locks on user accounts until released by an administrator.

If AAA Services are not configured to maintain locks on user accounts until released by an administrator, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-4812r389349_fix)
Configure AAA Services to maintain locks on user accounts until released by an administrator.