Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1099 | WN12-AC-000001 | SV-52850r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the period of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts. A value of 0 will require an administrator to unlock the account. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-45776r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Account Lockout Policy -> "Account lockout duration" to "0" minutes, "Account is locked out until administrator unlocks it". |