Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-43239 | WN12-CC-000139 | SV-56344r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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When enabled, the Windows policy setting, "Include command line in process creation events", will save all command line entries details to the event log. This could potentially include passwords saved in clear text, which must be prevented. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-27 |
Check Text ( C-57999r1_chk ) |
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This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit\ Value Name: ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-62325r1_fix) |
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This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Audit Process Creation -> "Include command line in process creation events" to "Disabled". |