The vCenter Server passwords must be at least 15 characters in length.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-256325 | VCSA-70-000069 | SV-256325r885586_rule | Medium |
| Description |
| 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. Use of more characters in a password helps to exponentially increase the time and/or resources required to compromise the password. |
| STIG | Date |
| VMware vSphere 7.0 vCenter Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-12-21 |
Details
| Check Text (C-60000r885584_chk) |
| From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy. The following password requirement should be set with at least the stated value: Minimum Length: 15 If this password policy is not configured as stated, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-59943r885585_fix) |
| From the vSphere Client, go to Administration >> Single Sign On >> Configuration >> Local Accounts >> Password Policy. Click "Edit". Set the "Minimum Length" to "15" and click "Save". |