Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1112 | 4.019 | SV-25213r2_rule | Low |
Description |
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Outdated or unused accounts provide penetration points that may go undetected. Inactive accounts must be deleted if no longer necessary or, if still required, disable until needed. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Check Text ( C-60953r4_chk ) |
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Run the DUMPSEC utility. Select "Dump Users as Table" from the "Report" menu. Select the following fields, and click "Add" for each entry: UserName SID LastLogonTime AcctDisabled Review the "LastLogonTime". If any enabled accounts have not been logged on to within the past 35 days, this is a finding. The following accounts are exempt: Built-in administrator account (SID ending in 500) Built-in guest account (SID ending in 501) Application accounts Disabled accounts Review the list to determine the finding validity for each account reported. If the organization has a need for special purpose local user accounts such as a backup administrator account (see V-14224), this must be documented with the ISSO. This would not be a finding. |
Fix Text (F-65685r1_fix) |
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Regularly review accounts to determine if they are still active. Accounts that have not been used in the last 35 days must be removed or disabled. |