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The SLES for vRealize must enforce a delay of at least 4 seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-240549 | VRAU-SL-001525 | SV-240549r671388_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 |
|---|---|
| VMware vRealize Automation 7.x SLES Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43782r671386_chk ) |
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| Verify the SLES for vRealize enforces a delay of at least "4" seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt. Verify the use of the "pam_faildelay" module. # grep pam_faildelay /etc/pam.d/common-auth* The typical configuration looks something like this: #delay is in micro seconds auth required pam_faildelay.so delay=4000000 If the line is not present, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-43741r671387_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the SLES for vRealize to enforce a delay of at least "4" seconds between logon prompts following a failed logon attempt with the following command: # sed -i "/^[^#]*pam_faildelay.so/ c\auth required pam_faildelay.so delay=4000000" /etc/pam.d/common-auth-vmware.local |