Connected users on domain-joined computers must not be enumerated.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-CC-000050 | WN08-CC-000050 | WN08-CC-000050_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The username is one part of logon credentials that could be used to gain access to a system. Preventing the enumeration of users limits this information to unauthorized personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-CC-000050_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: DontEnumerateConnectedUsers Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-CC-000050_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers" to "Enabled". |