Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-239165 | PHTN-67-000094 | SV-239165r675303_rule | Medium |
Description |
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By setting the login attempt limit to a low value, an attacker will be forced to reconnect frequently, which severely limits the speed and effectiveness of brute-force attacks. |
STIG | Date |
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VMware vSphere 6.7 Photon OS Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-27 |
Check Text ( C-42376r675301_chk ) |
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At the command line, execute the following command: # sshd -T|&grep -i MaxAuthTries Expected result: MaxAuthTries 2 If the output does not match the expected result, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-42335r675302_fix) |
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Open /etc/ssh/sshd_config with a text editor. Ensure that the "MaxAuthTries" line is uncommented and set to the following: MaxAuthTries 2 At the command line, execute the following command: # service sshd reload |