Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-225050 | WN16-SO-000330 | SV-225050r569186_rule | Medium |
Description |
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NTLM sessions that are allowed to fall back to Null (unauthenticated) sessions may gain unauthorized access. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-08-22 |
Check Text ( C-26741r466052_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\MSV1_0\ Value Name: allownullsessionfallback Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
Fix Text (F-26729r466053_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback" to "Disabled". |