Check: ASP4-FA-050120
IBM Aspera Platform 4.2 STIG:
ASP4-FA-050120
(in versions v1 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
IBM Aspera Faspex must allow the use of a temporary password for logins with an immediate change to a permanent password. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Without providing this capability, an account may be created without a password. Non-repudiation cannot be guaranteed once an account is created if a user is not forced to change the temporary password upon initial login. Temporary passwords are typically used to allow access when new accounts are created or passwords are changed. It is common practice for administrators to create temporary passwords for user accounts which allow the users to log in, yet force them to change the password once they have successfully authenticated.
Check Content
If the IBM Aspera Faspex feature of the Aspera Platform is not installed, this is Not Applicable. Verify IBM Aspera Faspex allows the use of a temporary password for logins with an immediate change to a permanent password: - 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 "Require new users to change password on first login" option is checked. If the "Require new users to change password on first login" option is not checked, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure IBM Aspera Faspex to allow the use of a temporary password for logins with an immediate change to a permanent password: - 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 in the "Require new users to change password on first login" option check box. - Select "Update" at the bottom of the page.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-252577r831501_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-252577
Group Title: SRG-NET-000512-ALG-000062
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-002041 |
The information system allows the use of a temporary password for system logons with an immediate change to a permanent password. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |