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The computer account password must not be prevented from being reset.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-225032 WN16-SO-000110 SV-225032r569186_rule Medium
Description
Computer account passwords are changed automatically on a regular basis. Disabling automatic password changes can make the system more vulnerable to malicious access. Frequent password changes can be a significant safeguard for the system. A new password for the computer account will be generated every 30 days.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-03-01

Details

Check Text ( C-26723r465998_chk )
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\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\

Value Name: DisablePasswordChange

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text (F-26711r465999_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Disable machine account password changes" to "Disabled".