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Anonymous access to the registry must be restricted.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1152 WN12-RG-000004 SV-52864r2_rule High
Description
The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require anonymous access to the registry. This must be limited to properly protect the system.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-06-08

Details

Check Text ( C-66339r1_chk )
Run "Regedit".
Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\

If the key does not exist, this is a finding.

Review the permissions.

If the default permissions listed below have been changed, this is a finding.

Administrators - Full Control
Backup Operators - Read (This key only)
LOCAL SERVICE - Read
Fix Text (F-71725r1_fix)
Maintain the default permissions of the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\Winreg\

Administrators - Full Control
Backup Operators - Read (This key only)
LOCAL SERVICE - Read