Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73507 | WN16-CC-000080 | SV-88159r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Insecure guest logons allow unauthenticated access to shared folders. Shared resources on a system must require authentication to establish proper access. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-11-20 |
Check Text ( C-73581r1_chk ) |
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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\LanmanWorkstation\ Value Name: AllowInsecureGuestAuth Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
Fix Text (F-79949r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Network >> Lanman Workstation >> "Enable insecure guest logons" to "Disabled". |