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Automatic logons must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1145 3.040 SV-29005r2_rule ECSC-1 High
Description
Allowing a system to automatically log on when the machine is booted could give access to any unauthorized individual who restarts the computer. Automatic logon with administrator privileges would give full access to an unauthorized individual. If this setting was enabled at any point, a password may also be present in the registry, and must be removed.
STIG Date
Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-23

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-53897r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)" to "Disabled".

Ensure no passwords are stored in the "DefaultPassword" registry value noted below:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\

Value Name: DefaultPassword