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NTLM must be prevented from falling back to a Null session.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21952 | WN12-SO-000062 | SV-53177r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| NTLM sessions that are allowed to fall back to Null (unauthenticated) sessions may gain unauthorized access. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-46103r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback" to "Disabled". |