Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3344 | 4.036 | SV-3344r1_rule | IAIA-1 | High |
Description |
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This is a Category 1 finding because no accounts with blank passwords should exist on a system. The password policy should prevent this from occurring. However, if a local account with a blank password does exist, enabling this setting will limit the account to local console logon only. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-5788r1_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”. |