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The use of local accounts with blank passwords is not restricted to console logons only.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3344 4.036 SV-29232r1_rule IAIA-1 High
Description
This is a Category 1 finding because no accounts with blank passwords should exist on a system. The password policy should prevent this from occurring. However, if a local account with a blank password does exist, enabling this setting will limit the account to local console logon only.
STIG Date
Windows 2003 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-24

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-5788r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only” to “Enabled”.