Check: VCTR-67-000039
VMware vSphere 6.7 vCenter STIG:
VCTR-67-000039
(in versions v1 r4 through v1 r1)
Title
The vCenter Server passwords must be at least 15 characters in length. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Password complexity, or strength, is a measure of the effectiveness of a password in resisting attempts at guessing and brute-force attacks. Password length is one factor of several that helps to determine strength and how long it takes to crack a password. The shorter the password, the lower the number of possible combinations that need to be tested before the password is compromised. Use of more characters in a password helps to exponentially increase the time and/or resources required to compromise the password.
Check Content
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Policies >> Password Policy. View the values of the password format requirements. The following password requirement should be set at a minimum: Minimum Length: 15 If this password policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.
Fix Text
From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Policies >> Password Policy. Click "Edit". Set the Minimum Length to "15" and click "OK".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-243099r879601_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-243099
Group Title: SRG-APP-000164
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000205 |
The information system enforces minimum password length. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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IA-5 (1) |
Password-Based Authentication |