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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 | 2015-09-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41457r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface -> "Do not display the password reveal button" to "Enabled". |