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Anonymous SID/Name translation is allowed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3337 3.062 SV-29701r1_rule High
Description
This is a Category 1 finding because this setting controls the ability of users or process that have authenticated as anonymous users to perform SID/Name translation. This setting should be disabled, as only authorized users should be able to perform such translations.
STIG Date
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-06-03

Details

Check Text ( C-152r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options.
If the value for “Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation” is not set to “Disabled”, then this is a finding.


Documentable Explanation: The default setting for domain controllers is Enabled. Disabling it means that legacy systems may be unable to communicate with Windows Server 2003/2008 – based domains. This requirement should be documented with the IAO.
Fix Text (F-121r1_fix)
Configure the system to disable anonymous SID/Name translation.