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The password reveal button must not be displayed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36700 WN12-CC-000076 SV-51740r1_rule IAIA-1 Medium
Description
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
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-07-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-44815r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Credential User Interface -> "Do not display the password reveal button" to "Enabled".