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The system is configured to store the LAN Manager hash of the password in the SAM.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3379 3.073 SV-29270r1_rule ECSC-1 IAIA-1 IAIA-2 High
Description
This setting controls whether or not a LAN Manager hash of the password is stored in the SAM the next time the password is changed. The LAN Manager hash is a weak encryption algorithm and there are several tools available that use this hash to retrieve account passwords.
STIG Date
Win2k8 Audit 2013-06-10

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-141r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change” to “Enabled”.