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The HPE Nimble must be configured to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts, after which time it must block any login attempt for 15 minutes.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-252187 | HPEN-NM-000020 | SV-252187r814041_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| 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. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| HPE Nimble Storage Array Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-03-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-55643r814039_chk ) |
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| Type "userpolicy --info" and review output for line: "Number of authentication attempts". If the value is 2 or less, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-55593r814040_fix) |
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| Type "userpolicy --edit --allowed_attempts 2". |