Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-4408 | AD.3107_2003 | SV-41842r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Enabling this setting on all domain controllers in a domain prevents domain members from changing their computer account passwords. If these passwords are weak or compromised, the inability to change them may leave these computers vulnerable. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-28441r1_fix) |
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Set the value for “Domain Controller: Refuse machine account password changes” to “Disabled”. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: RefusePasswordChange Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |