Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63429 | WN10-AC-000045 | SV-77919r1_rule | High |
Description |
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Storing passwords using reversible encryption is essentially the same as storing clear-text versions of the passwords. For this reason, this policy must never be enabled. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Check Text ( C-64177r1_chk ) |
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Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy. If the value for "Store password using reversible encryption" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-69357r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Store passwords using reversible encryption" to "Disabled". |