Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73621 | WN16-SO-000020 | SV-88285r1_rule | High |
Description |
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An account without a password can allow unauthorized access to a system as only the username would be required. Password policies should prevent accounts with blank passwords from existing on a system. However, if a local account with a blank password does exist, enabling this setting will prevent network access, limiting the account to local console logon only. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-16 |
Check Text ( C-73703r1_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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: LimitBlankPasswordUse Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-80071r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console logon only" to "Enabled". |