Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73533 | WN16-MS-000030 | SV-88187r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-18 |
Check Text ( C-73607r1_chk ) |
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This applies to member servers. For domain controllers and standalone systems, this is NA. 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: 0x00000000 (0) |
Fix Text (F-79975r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Logon >> "Enumerate local users on domain-joined computers" to "Disabled". |