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The SUSE operating system 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-234983 | SLES-15-040010 | SV-234983r991588_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The SUSE operating system must enforce a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-05-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-38171r619218_chk ) |
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| Verify the SUSE operating system enforces a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. > grep pam_faildelay /etc/pam.d/common-auth auth required pam_faildelay.so delay=4000000 If the value of "delay" is not set to "4000000", "delay" is commented out, "delay" is missing, or the "pam_faildelay" line is missing completely, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-38134r619219_fix) |
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| Configure the SUSE operating system to enforce a delay of at least four seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. Edit the file "/etc/pam.d/common-auth". Add a parameter "pam_faildelay" and set it to: > delay is in micro seconds auth required pam_faildelay.so delay=4000000 |