Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63761 | WN10-SO-000170 | SV-78251r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Windows includes two network-sharing security models - Classic and Guest only. With the Classic model, local accounts must be password protected; otherwise, anyone can use guest user accounts to access shared system resources. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Check Text ( C-64511r1_chk ) |
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This is the default configuration for this setting (Disabled). 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\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: forceguest Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-69689r1_fix) |
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This is the default configuration for this setting (Disabled). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts" to "Classic - local users authenticate as themselves". |