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Anonymous shares are not restricted.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1093 3.018 SV-28982r1_rule High
Description
This is a Category 1 finding because it allows anonymous logon users (null session connections) to list all account names and enumerate all shared resources, thus providing a map of potential points to attack the system.
STIG Date
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-01-30

Details

Check Text ( C-32719r1_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: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding.

If the value for “Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding.

The policies referenced configure the following registry values:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\

Value Name: RestrictAnonymousSAM (Sam accounts)
And
Value Name: RestrictAnonymous (Sam accounts and shares)

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Documentable Explanation: If the required settings cannot be used to allow for proper operation in a mixed Windows environment, then this should be documented with the IAO.

Fix Text (F-28805r1_fix)
Configure the policy values for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts” and “Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares” to “Enabled".