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Anonymous access to the registry must be restricted.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1152 WN12-RG-000004 SV-52864r3_rule High
Description
The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require anonymous access to the registry. This must be limited to properly protect the system.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-09-05

Details

Check Text ( C-74015r3_chk )
Run "Regedit".
Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg\

If the key does not exist, this is a finding.

Right-click on "winreg" and select "Permissions…".
Select "Advanced".

If the permissions are not as restrictive as the defaults listed below, this is a finding.

The following are the same for each permission listed:
Type - Allow
Inherited from - None

Columns: Principal - Access - Applies to
Administrators - Full Control - This key and subkeys
Backup Operators - Read - This key only
LOCAL SERVICE - Read - This key and subkeys
Fix Text (F-80411r1_fix)
Maintain permissions at least as restrictive as the defaults listed below for the "winreg" registry key. It is recommended to not change the permissions from the defaults.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg\

The following are the same for each permission listed:
Type - Allow
Inherited from - None

Columns: Principal - Access - Applies to
Administrators - Full Control - This key and subkeys
Backup Operators - Read - This key only
LOCAL SERVICE - Read - This key and subkeys