Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3379 | 3.073 | SV-25104r1_rule | High |
Description |
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This setting controls whether or not a LAN Manager hash of the password is stored in the SAM the next time the password is changed. The LAN Manager hash uses a weak encryption algorithm and there are several tools available that use this hash to retrieve account passwords. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-27 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-141r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change” to “Enabled”. |