Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73589 | WN16-CC-000480 | SV-88253r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Windows can be configured to automatically sign the user back in after a Windows Update restart. Some protections are in place to help ensure this is done in a secure fashion; however, disabling this will prevent the caching of credentials for this purpose and also ensure the user is aware of the restart. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-16 |
Check Text ( C-73671r1_chk ) |
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Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Name: DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-80039r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Logon Options >> "Sign-in last interactive user automatically after a system-initiated restart" to "Disabled". |