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 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide	2015-06-24

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”.