Check: ASP4-FA-050190
IBM Aspera Platform 4.2 STIG:
ASP4-FA-050190
(in versions v1 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
IBM Aspera Faspex must require password complexity features to be enabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Use of a complex password helps to increase the time and resources required to compromise the password. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks.
Check Content
If the IBM Aspera Faspex feature of the Aspera Platform is not installed, this is Not Applicable. Verify IBM Aspera Faspex requires password complexity: - Log in to the IBM Aspera Faspex web page as a user with administrative privilege. - Select the "Server" tab. - Select the "Configuration" tab. - Select the "Security" section. - Verify the "Faspex accounts" "Use strong passwords" option is checked. If the "Use strong passwords" option is not checked, this is a finding. If the "Use strong passwords" option is checked, downgrade this requirement to a CAT III.
Fix Text
Configure IBM Aspera Faspex to require password complexity: - Log in to the IBM Aspera Faspex web page as a user with administrative privilege. - Select the "Server" tab. - Select the "Configuration" tab. - Select the "Security" section. - Put a check the "Faspex accounts" "Use strong passwords" check box. - Select "Update" at the bottom of the page.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-252583r818123_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-252583
Group Title: SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000192 |
The information system enforces password complexity by the minimum number of upper case characters used. |
CCI-000193 |
The information system enforces password complexity by the minimum number of lower case characters used. |
CCI-000194 |
The information system enforces password complexity by the minimum number of numeric characters used. |
CCI-001620 |
The organization defines the types of and/or specific authenticators for which the registration process must be carried out in person before a designated registration authority with authorization by a designated organizational official (e.g., a supervisor). |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |