The Recovery Console option must be set to prevent automatic logon to the system.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1159	WN08-SO-000071	SV-48053r1_rule	ECCD-1 ECCD-2	High

Description
If this option is enabled, the Recovery Console does not require a password and automatically logs on to the system. This could allow unauthorized administrative access to the system.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2015-03-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-41191r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Recovery Console: Allow automatic administrative logon" to "Disabled".