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Nutanix AOS must enforce a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-254193 | NUTX-OS-001060 | SV-254193r846667_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Limiting the number of logon attempts over a certain time interval reduces the chances that an unauthorized user may gain access to an account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Nutanix AOS 5.20.x OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-08-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57678r846665_chk ) |
|---|
| Confirm Nutanix AOS enforces a delay of at least four seconds between console logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. $ sudo grep -i fail_delay /etc/login.defs FAIL_DELAY 4 If the value of "FAIL_DELAY" is not set to "4" or greater, or the line is commented out, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-57629r846666_fix) |
|---|
| Configure Nutanix AOS to enforce a delay between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt by running the following command: $ sudo salt-call state.sls security/CVM/pamCVM |