Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36700 | WN12-CC-000076 | SV-51740r1_rule | IAIA-1 | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-06-09 |
Check Text ( C-46869r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredUI\ Value Name: DisablePasswordReveal Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-44815r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface -> "Do not display the password reveal button" to "Enabled". |