Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-2372 | 3.057 | SV-25013r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Storing passwords using reversible encryption is essentially the same as storing clear-text versions of the passwords. For this reason, this policy must never be enabled. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Check Text ( C-60787r2_chk ) |
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Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Account Policies >> Password Policy. If the value for "Store password using reversible encryption" is not disabled, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-65519r2_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Store password using reversible encryption" to "Disabled". |