Type: MAJOR
Object ID | 1.3.6.1.4.1.2879.2.8.1.7.1.12.0.15 |
Description | This alarm is generated when an account is locked after a potential brute force attack. |
Repetition | N/A |
Objects |
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Action | Wait until the account is automatically unlocked, or is manually enabled, before attempting to access the account again. |
Impact | The account is not accessible until unlocked. |
Clearing | Automatic
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The account lockout status and number of failed login attempts are preserved even after the server is rebooted. The 'linuxadmin' account is locked like other OS accounts, but only for 10 seconds, and will then unlock automatically.