Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1153 | 3.031 | SV-25105r2_rule | High |
Description |
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The Kerberos v5 authentication protocol is the default for authentication for domains. NTLM which is less secure, is retained in later Windows versions for compatibility with standalone systems as well as applications that may still use it. Earlier versions of the LM/NTLM protocol are particularly vulnerable to attack and must be prevented. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Check Text ( C-62063r2_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 "Network security: LAN Manager authentication level" is not set to "Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM & NTLM" (Level 5), this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: LmCompatibilityLevel Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 5 |
Fix Text (F-66961r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: LAN Manager authentication level" to "Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM & NTLM". |