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The computer account password is prevented from being reset.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1165 3.044 SV-29028r1_rule IAIA-1 IAIA-2 Low
Description
As a part of Windows security, computer account passwords are changed automatically. Enabling this policy to disable automatic password changes can make the system more vulnerable to malicious access. Frequent password changes can be a significant safeguard for your system. If this policy is disabled, a new password for the computer account will be generated every week.
STIG Date
Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-102r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Disable Machine Account Password Changes” to “Disabled”.