The Recovery Console option is set to permit automatic logon to the system.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1159	3.049	SV-29022r1_rule	ECCD-1 ECCD-2	High

Description
This is a Category 1 finding because if this option is set, the Recovery Console does not require you to provide a password and will automatically log on to the system, giving Administrator access to system files. By default, the Recovery Console requires you to provide the password for the Administrator account before accessing the system.

STIG	Date
Win2k3 Audit	2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-28813r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Recovery Console: Allow automatic administrative logon” to “Disabled”.