Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-251263 | VMW1-00-200180 | SV-251263r805093_rule | High |
Description |
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By limiting the number of failed login attempts, the risk of unauthorized system access via user password guessing, otherwise known as brute forcing, is reduced. Limits are imposed by locking the account. SFR ID: FMT_SMF.1(2)b. / IA-7-a |
STIG | Date |
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VMware Workspace ONE UEM Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-11-04 |
Check Text ( C-54698r806439_chk ) |
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Verify WS1 UEM is configured to enforce a limit of three invalid logon attempts for a local account. 1. Log in to the WS1UEM console. 2. Go to Settings >> Admin >> Console Security >> Passwords. 3. Verify "Maximum invalid login attempts" is set to 3. If WS1 UEM is not configured to enforce a limit of three invalid logon attempts for a local account, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-54652r806440_fix) |
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Configure WS1 UEM to enforce a limit of three invalid logon attempts for a local account. 1. Log in to the WS1UEM console. 2. Go to Settings >> Admin >> Console Security >> Passwords. 3. Configure "Maximum invalid login attempts" to 3. |