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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-27094r1_rule | ECLO-1 ECLO-2 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enforcing a delay between successive failed login attempts increases protection against automated password guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 9 SPARC Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-11-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-24360r1_fix) |
|---|
| Edit the /etc/default/login file and set SLEEPTIME to 4. |