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Network shares that can be accessed anonymously must not be allowed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3340 WN08-SO-000059 SV-48071r1_rule ECCD-1 ECCD-2 High
Description
Anonymous access to network shares provides the potential for gaining unauthorized system access by network users. This could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-08

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-41209r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).