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The Recovery Console option will be set to prevent automatic logon to the system.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1159 3.049 SV-32305r1_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
Win2k8 R2 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”.