Windows Server 2022 must not allow anonymous enumeration of shares.
Overview
Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
V-254467 | WN22-SO-000230 | SV-254467r958524_rule | High |
Description |
Allowing anonymous logon users (null session connections) to list all account names and enumerate all shared resources can provide a map of potential points to attack the system. |
STIG | Date |
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-01-14 |
Details
Check Text (C-57952r849215_chk) |
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: RestrictAnonymous Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-57903r849216_fix) |
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares to "Enabled". |