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Windows Server 2022 must not allow anonymous SID/Name translation.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-254465 WN22-SO-000210 SV-254465r849211_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 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-08-25

Details

Check Text ( C-57950r849209_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-57901r849210_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".