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The system allows shutdown from the logon dialog box.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1075 3.007 SV-25111r1_rule Low
Description
Preventing display of the shutdown button in the logon dialog box may encourage a hard shut down with the power button. (However, displaying the shutdown button may allow individuals to shut down a system anonymously.)
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-02-21

Details

Check Text ( C-18076r1_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 “Shutdown: Allow shutdown without having to log on” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding.

The policy referenced configures the following registry value:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\

Value Name: ShutdownWithoutLogon

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-17274r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Shutdown: Allow system to be shutdown without having to log on” to “Enabled”.