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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-25022r1_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 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| 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”. |