Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73665 | WN16-SO-000250 | SV-88329r2_rule | High |
Description |
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Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must be able to perform such translations. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-01-16 |
Check Text ( C-90065r1_chk ) |
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Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding. For server core installations, run the following command: Secedit /Export /Areas SecurityPolicy /CFG C:\Path\FileName.Txt If "LSAAnonymousNameLookup" equals "1" in the file, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-80115r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" to "Disabled". |