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The system must be configured to prevent the storage of passwords and credentials.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3376 | WN12-SO-000053 | SV-52889r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication on the local system. Such credentials must not be stored on the local machine, as that may lead to account compromise. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47206r2_chk ) |
|---|
| 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: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: DisableDomainCreds Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-45815r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication" to "Enabled". |