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Anonymous enumeration of shares must be restricted.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1093 WN08-SO-000052 SV-48025r1_rule ECSC-1 PRNK-1 High
Description
Allowing anonymous logon users (null session connections) to list all account names and enumerate all shared resources can provide a map of potential points to attack the system.
STIG Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-07-03

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41163r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares" to "Enabled".