The password reveal button must not be displayed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36700 | WN08-CC-000076 | SV-48325r2_rule | IAIA-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Visible passwords may be seen by nearby persons, compromising them. The password reveal button can be used to display an entered password and must not be allowed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44996r1_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\CredUI\ Value Name: DisablePasswordReveal Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41457r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface -> "Do not display the password reveal button" to "Enabled". |