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Windows Server 2019 insecure logons to an SMB server must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-205861 WN19-CC-000070 SV-205861r991589_rule Medium
Description
Insecure guest logons allow unauthenticated access to shared folders. Shared resources on a system must require authentication to establish proper access.
STIG Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2024-06-14

Details

Check Text ( C-6126r355945_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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation\

Value Name: AllowInsecureGuestAuth

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text (F-6126r355946_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Network >> Lanman Workstation >> "Enable insecure guest logons" to "Disabled".