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Local users on domain-joined computers must not be enumerated.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36684 | WN12-CC-000051 | SV-51611r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The username is one part of logon credentials that could be used to gain access to a system. Preventing the enumeration of users limits this information to authorized personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46862r1_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: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: EnumerateLocalUsers Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-44732r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers" to "Disabled". |