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The built-in guest account has not been renamed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1114 4.021 SV-29483r1_rule IAAC-1 Medium
Description
A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not renamed or disabled. The built-in guest account is a known user account on all Windows systems, and as initially installed, does not require a password. This can allow access to system resources by unauthorized users. This account is a member of the group Everyone and has all the rights and permissions associated with that group and could provide access to system resources to unauthorized users.
STIG Date
Win2k3 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-5761r1_fix)
Configure the system to rename the built-in guest account