Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1093 | 3.018 | SV-25090r1_rule | ECSC-1 PRNK-1 | High |
Description |
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This is a Category 1 finding because it allows anonymous logon users (null session connections) to list all account names and enumerate all shared resources, thus, providing a map of potential points to attack the system. By default, Windows allows anonymous users to list account names and enumerate share names. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-02 |
Check Text ( C-33804r1_chk ) |
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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 “Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: RestrictAnonymous Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Documentable Explanation: If the required settings cannot be used to allow for proper operation in a mixed Windows environment, then this should be documented with the IAO. |
Fix Text (F-29449r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy values for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares” to “Enabled". |