The ESXi host must enforce the unlock timeout of 15 minutes after a user account is locked out.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-207607 | ESXI-65-000006 | SV-207607r379606_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute-forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. |
| STIG | Date |
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| VMware vSphere 6.5 ESXi Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-09-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-7862r364220_chk ) |
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| From the vSphere Web Client select the ESXi Host and go to Configure >> System >> Advanced System Settings. Select the Security.AccountUnlockTime value and verify it is set to 900. or From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host run the following command: Get-VMHost | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name Security.AccountUnlockTime and verify it is set to 900. If the Security.AccountUnlockTime is set to a value other than 900, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-7862r364221_fix) |
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| From the vSphere Web Client select the ESXi Host and go to Configure >> System >> Advanced System Settings. Click Edit and select the Security.AccountUnlockTime value and configure it to 900. or From a PowerCLI command prompt while connected to the ESXi host run the following commands: Get-VMHost | Get-AdvancedSetting -Name Security.AccountUnlockTime | Set-AdvancedSetting -Value 900 |