Check: TIPP-NM-000040
Trend Micro TippingPoint NDM STIG:
TIPP-NM-000040
(in versions v2 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
The TippingPoint SMS must be configured to enforce the limit of three consecutive invalid logon attempts, after which time it must lock out the user account from accessing the device for 15 minutes. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
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.
Check Content
Verify the SMS client requires locking of account after three invalid login attempts. Navigate to Edit >> Preferences. If the checkbox for "Lock user after failed login attempts" is not checked, or if the threshold is not set to 3, this is a finding.
Fix Text
In the Trend Micro TippingPoint system, ensure the SMS client is requiring locking of account after three invalid login attempts: 1. Navigate to Edit >> Preferences. 2. Click the checkbox for "Lock user after failed login attempts". 3. Under threshold enter 3. 4. Click OK to save.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-242234r960840_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-242234
Group Title: SRG-APP-000065-NDM-000214
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000044 |
Enforce the organization-defined limit of consecutive invalid logon attempts by a user during the organization-defined time period. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| AC-7 |
Unsuccessful Logon Attempts |