The built-in guest account must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1113 | 4.020 | SV-25021r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not disabled. This account is a known account that exists on all Windows systems and cannot be deleted. This account is initialized during the installation of the operating system with no password assigned. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-60777r2_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 Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "Accounts: Guest account status" is not set to " Disabled", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-65509r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Guest account status" to "Disabled". |