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The lockout duration must be configured to require an administrator to unlock an account.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-AC-000001 | WN12-AC-000001 | WN12-AC-000001_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the period of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts. A value of 0 will require an administrator to unlock the account. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-AC-000001_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Account Lockout Policy. If the "Account lockout duration" is not set to "0", requiring an administrator to unlock the account, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-AC-000001_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Account Lockout Policy -> "Account lockout duration" to "0" minutes, "Account is locked out until administrator unlocks it". |