Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-226328 | WN12-SO-000065 | SV-226328r794527_rule | High |
Description |
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The LAN Manager hash uses a weak encryption algorithm and there are several tools available that use this hash to retrieve account passwords. This setting controls whether or not a LAN Manager hash of the password is stored in the SAM the next time the password is changed. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-10-18 |
Check Text ( C-28030r476828_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: NoLMHash Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-28018r476829_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change" to "Enabled". |