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The system is configured to allow name-release attacks.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4116 | 3.101 | SV-29369r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Prevents a denial-of-service (DoS) attack against a WINS server. The DoS consists of sending a NetBIOS Name Release Request to the server for each entry in the servers cache, causing a response delay in the normal operation of the servers WINS resolution capability. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5723r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers” to “Enabled”. |