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The built-in guest account must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1113 4.020 SV-32291r2_rule Medium
Description
A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not disabled. This account is a known account that exists on all Windows systems and cannot be deleted. This account is initialized during the installation of the operating system with no password assigned.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-65715r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Guest account status" to "Disabled".