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Unauthorized shares can be accessed anonymously.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3340 3.065 SV-25101r1_rule ECCD-1 ECCD-2 High
Description
This is a Category 1 finding because of the potential for gaining unauthorized system access. Any shares listed can be accessed by any network user. This could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-06

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-28819r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously” to be defined but containing no entries (Blank).