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


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63809 WN10-SO-000225 SV-78299r1_rule High
Description
If this option is enabled, the Recovery Console does not require a password and automatically logs on to the system. This could allow unauthorized administrative access to the system.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-11-30

Details

Check Text ( C-64559r1_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: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Setup\RecoveryConsole\

Value Name: SecurityLevel

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-69737r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Recovery console: Allow automatic administrative logon" to "Disabled".