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 |
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| Enforcing a delay between successive failed login attempts increases protection against automated password guessing attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS 9 SPARC SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2015-10-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28006r1_chk ) |
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| Check the SLEEPTIME parameter in the /etc/default/login file. # grep SLEEPTIME /etc/default/login If SLEEPTIME is not listed, commented out, or less than 4, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24360r1_fix) |
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| Edit the /etc/default/login file and set SLEEPTIME to 4. |