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The Photon operating system must set the FAIL_DELAY parameter.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-239147 | PHTN-67-000076 | SV-239147r675249_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 vSphere 6.7 Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-04-15 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-42358r675247_chk ) |
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| At the command line, execute the following command: # grep FAIL_DELAY /etc/login.defs Expected result: FAIL_DELAY 4 If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-42317r675248_fix) |
|---|
| Open /etc/login.defs with a text editor. Add the following line after the last auth statement: FAIL_DELAY 4 |