STIGQter: STIG Summary: VMware vSphere 6.7 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 09 Mar 2021:

The vCenter Server passwords must contain at least one special character.

DISA Rule

SV-243103r719552_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-243103

Group Title

SRG-APP-000169

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000043

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001619 - The information system enforces password complexity by the minimum number of special characters used.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign-On >> Configuration >> Policies >> Password Policy.

Click "Edit".

Set "Special Characters" to at least "1" and click "OK".

Check Contents

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 requirements should be set at a minimum:

Special Characters: At least 1

If this password complexity policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-243103

Documentable

False

Rule Version

VCTR-67-000043

Severity Override Guidance

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 requirements should be set at a minimum:

Special Characters: At least 1

If this password complexity policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5399

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