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The delay between login prompts following a failed login attempt must be at least 4 seconds.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-768 | GEN000480 | SV-38446r1_rule | ECLO-1 ECLO-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enforcing a delay between consecutive failed login attempts increases protection against automated password guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HP-UX 11.31 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-03-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-36250r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Check the t_logdelay setting. # more /tcb/files/auth/system/default Verify the value of the t_logdelay variable. If the value is less than 4, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-31507r1_fix) |
|---|
| SMH is installed with defaults. Modify the env variables and tag values using the HP-SMH. Locate and set to 4 for the login delay. |