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Anonymous SID/Name translation must not be allowed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
WN12-SO-000050 WN12-SO-000050 WN12-SO-000050_rule High
Description
Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must be able to perform such translations.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-07-25

Details

Check Text ( C-WN12-SO-000050_chk )
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".

Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options.

If the value for "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-WN12-SO-000050_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" to "Disabled".