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SSMC must enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts by a nonadministrative user.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-255246 | SSMC-OS-020000 | SV-255246r958388_rule | Low |
| Description |
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| 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 |
|---|---|
| HPE 3PAR SSMC Operating System Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-58859r869886_chk ) |
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| Check if SSMC is configured to limit consecutive invalid logon attempts for ssmcaudit user to three times by executing the following command: $ sudo /ssmc/bin/config_security.sh -o session_lock -a status Session lock is enabled If the output of this command does not read "Session lock is enabled", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-58803r869887_fix) |
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| Configure SSMC to limit consecutive invalid logon attempts for ssmcaudit user to three times by executing the following command: $sudo /ssmc/bin/config_security.sh -o session_lock -a enable -f |