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The system must be configured to use the Classic security model.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3378 WN12-SO-000060 SV-52891r1_rule ECLO-1 Medium
Description
Windows includes two network-sharing security models - Classic and Guest only. With the Classic model, local accounts must be password protected; otherwise, anyone can use guest user accounts to access shared system resources.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-47208r2_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: ForceGuest

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-45817r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts" to "Classic - local users authenticate as themselves".