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The service principal name (SPN) target name validation level must be configured to Accept if provided by client.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63735 WN10-SO-000135 SV-78225r1_rule Medium
Description
If a service principle name (SPN) is provided by the client, it is validated against the server's list of SPNs, aiding in the prevention of spoofing.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-11-30

Details

Check Text ( C-64485r1_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters\

Value Name: SmbServerNameHardeningLevel

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-69663r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Microsoft network server: Server SPN target name validation level" to "Accept if provided by client".