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Anonymous SID/Name translation is allowed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3337 3.062 SV-25080r1_rule ECSC-1 High
Description
This is a Category 1 finding because this setting controls the ability of users or processes that have authenticated as anonymous users to perform SID/Name translation. This setting should be disabled, as only authorized users should be able to perform such translations.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-02

Details

Check Text ( C-26731r1_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 “Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation” is not set to “Disabled”, then this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-121r1_fix)
Configure the system to disable anonymous SID/Name translation.