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Connected users on domain-joined computers must not be enumerated.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36683 | WN08-CC-000050 | SV-48303r2_rule | ECSC-1 | 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 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44980r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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-41437r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Do not enumerate connected users on domain-joined computers" to "Enabled". |