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The operating system must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56579 | SRG-OS-000021-GPOS-00005 | SV-70839r1_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-force attacks, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| General Purpose Operating System SRG | 2016-04-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57149r1_chk ) |
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| Verify that the operating system enforces the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period. If it does not, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-61475r1_fix) |
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| Configure the operating system to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during a 15-minute time period. |