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The built-in guest account has not been renamed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1114 4.021 SV-29485r1_rule Medium
Description
A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not renamed or disabled. The built-in guest account is a known user account on all Windows systems, and as initially installed, does not require a password. This can allow access to system resources by unauthorized users. This account is a member of the group Everyone and has all the rights and permissions associated with that group and could provide access to system resources to unauthorized users.
STIG Date
Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-06-09

Details

Check Text ( C-403r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options.

If the value for “Accounts: Rename guest account” is not set to a value other than “Guest”, then this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-5761r1_fix)
Configure the system to rename the built-in guest account