Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server V1R32 (SCAP)

c

Systems must be at supported service pack (SP) or release levels.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 2.005
Vuln IDs: V-1073
Rule IDs: SV-32242r3_rule

Systems at unsupported service packs or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities and leaves them subject to exploitation. Systems must be maintained at a service pack level supported by the vendor with new security updates.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-30098r1_fix

Update the system to a supported service pack. Application of new service packs should be thoroughly tested before deploying in a production environment.

a

The shutdown option will not be available from the logon dialog box.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.007
Vuln IDs: V-1075
Rule IDs: SV-32280r1_rule

Displaying the shutdown button may allow individuals to shut down a system anonymously. Only authenticated users should be allowed to shut down the system. Preventing display of this button in the logon dialog box ensures that individuals who shut down the system are authorized and tracked in the systems Security event log.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28803r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Shutdown: Allow system to be shutdown without having to log on” to “Disabled”.

c

Local volumes will be formatted using NTFS.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: 2.008
Vuln IDs: V-1081
Rule IDs: SV-32248r1_rule

This is a category 1 finding because the ability to set access permissions and audit critical directories and files is only available by using the NTFS file system. The capability to assign access permissions to file objects is a DoD policy requirement. trueSystem AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-53r1_fix

Format all partitions/drives to use NTFS.

b

The required legal notice must be configured to display before console logon.

RMF Control: AC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000048
Version: 3.011
Vuln IDs: V-1089
Rule IDs: SV-32281r5_rule

Failure to display the logon banner prior to a logon attempt will negate legal proceedings resulting from unauthorized access to system resources.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-65699r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Interactive Logon: Message text for users attempting to log on" to the following: You are accessing a U.S. Government (USG) Information System (IS) that is provided for USG-authorized use only. By using this IS (which includes any device attached to this IS), you consent to the following conditions: -The USG routinely intercepts and monitors communications on this IS for purposes including, but not limited to, penetration testing, COMSEC monitoring, network operations and defense, personnel misconduct (PM), law enforcement (LE), and counterintelligence (CI) investigations. -At any time, the USG may inspect and seize data stored on this IS. -Communications using, or data stored on, this IS are not private, are subject to routine monitoring, interception, and search, and may be disclosed or used for any USG-authorized purpose. -This IS includes security measures (e.g., authentication and access controls) to protect USG interests--not for your personal benefit or privacy. -Notwithstanding the above, using this IS does not constitute consent to PM, LE or CI investigative searching or monitoring of the content of privileged communications, or work product, related to personal representation or services by attorneys, psychotherapists, or clergy, and their assistants. Such communications and work product are private and confidential. See User Agreement for details.

a

Caching of logon credentials must be limited.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.013
Vuln IDs: V-1090
Rule IDs: SV-32282r3_rule

The default Windows configuration caches the last logon credentials for users who log on interactively to a system. This feature is provided for system availability reasons, such as the user's machine being disconnected from the network or domain controllers being unavailable. Even though the credential cache is well-protected, if a system is attacked, an unauthorized individual may isolate the password to a domain user account using a password-cracking program and gain access to the domain.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-63553r1_fix

If the system is not a member of a domain, this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Interactive Logon: Number of previous logons to cache (in case Domain Controller is not available)" to "2" logons or less.

c

Anonymous enumeration of shares will be restricted.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.018
Vuln IDs: V-1093
Rule IDs: SV-32283r1_rule

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. By default, Windows allows anonymous users to list account names and enumerate share names.trueIn a mixed Windows environment, this setting may cause systems with down-level operating systems to fail to authenticate, may prevent their users from changing their passwords, and may cause problems with managing printers and spools. In domains supporting Exchange 2003 servers and versions of Outlook earlier than Outlook 2003, the setting “Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares” should be set to “Disabled” on the Domain Controller Group Policy to allow Outlook to anonymously query the global catalog service.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-29449r1_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 shares” to “Enabled".

b

The system must lockout accounts after 3 invalid logon attempts within a specified time period.

RMF Control: AC-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000044
Version: 4.002
Vuln IDs: V-1097
Rule IDs: SV-32284r2_rule

The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. The higher this value is, the less effective the account lockout feature will be in protecting the local system. The number of bad logon attempts should be reasonably small to minimize the possibility of a successful password attack, while allowing for honest errors made during a normal user logon.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-65701r3_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> "Account lockout threshold" to "3" or less invalid logon attempts (excluding "0", which is unacceptable).

b

The reset period for the account lockout counter must be configured to 15 minutes or greater on Windows 2008 R2.

RMF Control: AC-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000044
Version: 4.003
Vuln IDs: V-1098
Rule IDs: SV-32285r3_rule

The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the period of time that must pass after failed logon attempts before the counter is reset to "0". The smaller this value is, the less effective the account lockout feature will be in protecting the local system.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-81007r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> "Reset account lockout counter after" to at least "15" minutes.

b

Windows 2008 R2 account lockout duration must be configured to 15 minutes or greater.

RMF Control: AC-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002238
Version: 4.004
Vuln IDs: V-1099
Rule IDs: SV-32286r3_rule

The account lockout feature, when enabled, prevents brute-force password attacks on the system. This parameter specifies the period of time that an account will remain locked after the specified number of failed logon attempts.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-81005r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Account Lockout Policy >> "Account lockout duration" to "15" minutes or greater. A value of "0" is also acceptable, requiring an administrator to unlock the account.

c

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Act as part of the operating system user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000003
Vuln IDs: V-1102
Rule IDs: SV-32287r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Act as part of the operating system" user right can assume the identity of any user and gain access to resources that user is authorized to access. Any accounts with this right can take complete control of a system.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to a CAT III if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. Passwords for accounts with this user right must be protected as highly privileged accounts. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-66017r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Act as part of the operating system" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

b

The maximum password age must be configured to 60 days or less.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000199
Version: 4.011
Vuln IDs: V-1104
Rule IDs: SV-32288r2_rule

The longer passwords are in use, the greater the opportunity for someone to gain unauthorized knowledge of them. Scheduled changing of passwords hinders the ability of unauthorized system users to crack passwords and gain access to a system.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-65707r3_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Maximum password age" to "60" days or less (excluding "0", which is unacceptable).

b

The minimum password age must be configured to at least 1 day.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000198
Version: 4.012
Vuln IDs: V-1105
Rule IDs: SV-32289r2_rule

Permitting passwords to be changed in immediate succession within the same day allows users to cycle passwords through their history database. This enables users to effectively negate the purpose of mandating periodic password changes.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-65709r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Minimum password age" to at least "1" day.

b

The password history must be configured to 24 passwords remembered.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000200
Version: 4.014
Vuln IDs: V-1107
Rule IDs: SV-32290r3_rule

A system is more vulnerable to unauthorized access when users can recycle the same password several times without being required to change it to a unique password on a regularly scheduled basis. This enables users to effectively negate the purpose of mandating periodic password changes. The default value is 24 for Windows domain systems. DoD has decided this is the appropriate value for all Windows systems.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-65711r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Enforce password history" to "24" passwords remembered.

b

The built-in guest account must be disabled.

RMF Control: IA-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000804
Version: 4.020
Vuln IDs: V-1113
Rule IDs: SV-32291r2_rule

A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not disabled. This account is a known account that exists on all Windows systems and cannot be deleted. This account is initialized during the installation of the operating system with no password assigned.System Administrator

Fix: F-65715r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Guest account status" to "Disabled".

b

The built-in guest account will be renamed.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 4.021
Vuln IDs: V-1114
Rule IDs: SV-32292r1_rule

A system faces an increased vulnerability threat if the built-in guest account is not renamed or disabled. The built-in guest account is a known user account on all Windows systems, and as initially installed, does not require a password. This can allow access to system resources by unauthorized users. This account is a member of the group Everyone and has all the rights and permissions associated with that group and could provide access to system resources to unauthorized users.System Administrator

Fix: F-28806r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Accounts: Rename guest account” to a value other than “Guest”.

b

The built-in administrator account will be renamed.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 4.022
Vuln IDs: V-1115
Rule IDs: SV-32293r1_rule

The built-in administrator account is a well-known account. Renaming the account to an unidentified name improves the protection of this account and the system.System Administrator

Fix: F-28807r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Accounts: Rename administrator account” to a value other than “Administrator”.

a

Users will be forcibly disconnected when their logon hours expire.

RMF Control: SC-10
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001133
Version: 4.006
Vuln IDs: V-1136
Rule IDs: SV-32295r1_rule

Users should not be permitted to remain logged on to the network after they have exceeded their permitted logon hours. In many cases, this indicates that a user forgot to log off before leaving for the day. However, it may also indicate that a user is attempting unauthorized access at a time when the system may be less closely monitored. This protects critical and sensitive network data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-6572r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Disconnect Clients When Logon Hours Expire” to “Enabled”.

b

Unencrypted passwords must not be sent to third-party SMB Servers.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000197
Version: 3.034
Vuln IDs: V-1141
Rule IDs: SV-32296r2_rule

Some non-Microsoft SMB servers only support unencrypted (plain text) password authentication. Sending plain text passwords across the network, when authenticating to an SMB server, reduces the overall security of the environment. Check with the vendor of the SMB server to see if there is a way to support encrypted password authentication.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-66927r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Microsoft Network Client: Send unencrypted password to third-party SMB servers" to "Disabled".

b

Automatic logons must be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.040
Vuln IDs: V-1145
Rule IDs: SV-32297r2_rule

Allowing a system to automatically log on when the machine is booted could give access to any unauthorized individual who restarts the computer. Automatic logon with administrator privileges would give full access to an unauthorized individual.If the DefaultName or DefaultDomainName in the same registry path contain an administrator account name and the DefaultPassword contains a value, this is a CAT I finding.System Administrator

Fix: F-43227r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)" to "Disabled". Ensure no passwords are stored in the "DefaultPassword" registry value noted below. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ Value Name: DefaultPassword

b

The built-in Windows password complexity policy must be enabled.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000192
Version: 3.028
Vuln IDs: V-1150
Rule IDs: SV-32298r2_rule

The use of complex passwords increases their strength against attack. The built-in Windows password complexity policy requires passwords to contain at least 3 of the 4 types of characters (numbers, upper- and lower-case letters, and special characters), as well as preventing the inclusion of user names or parts of.System Administrator

Fix: F-71581r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Password Policy >> "Password must meet complexity requirements" to "Enabled".

a

The print driver installation privilege will be restricted to administrators.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 3.029
Vuln IDs: V-1151
Rule IDs: SV-32299r1_rule

Allowing users to install drivers can introduce malware or cause the instability of a system. This capability should be restricted to the Administrators and Print Operators groups.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-83r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers” to “Enabled”.

c

Anonymous access to the registry must be restricted.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: 3.030
Vuln IDs: V-1152
Rule IDs: SV-32260r3_rule

The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require anonymous access to the registry. This must be limited to properly protect the system.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-80407r1_fix

Maintain permissions at least as restrictive as the defaults listed below for the "winreg" registry key. It is recommended to not change the permissions from the defaults. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg\ The following are the same for each permission listed: Type - Allow Inherited from - <not inherited> Columns: Name - Permission - Apply to Administrators - Full Control - This key and subkeys Backup Operators - Special - This key only (Special = Query Value, Enumerate Subkeys, Notify, Read Control (effectively = Read)) LOCAL SERVICE - Read - This key and subkeys

c

The LanMan authentication level will be set to Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM & NTLM.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.031
Vuln IDs: V-1153
Rule IDs: SV-32300r1_rule

The Kerberos v5 authentication protocol is the default for authentication of users who are logging on to domain accounts. The Windows NTLM protocol is retained in later Windows versions for compatibility with clients and servers that are running earlier versions. It is also used to authenticate logons to stand-alone computers that are running later versions. trueSetting this to the required setting may prevent authentication with older operating systems and break some applications.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-28810r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: LAN Manager authentication level” to “Send NTLMv2 response only\refuse LM & NTLM”.

b

The Ctrl+Alt+Del security attention sequence for logons will be enabled.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.032
Vuln IDs: V-1154
Rule IDs: SV-32301r1_rule

Disabling the Ctrl+Alt+Del security attention sequence can compromise system security. Because only Windows responds to the Ctrl+Alt+Del security sequence, you can be assured that any passwords you enter following that sequence are sent only to Windows. If you eliminate the sequence requirement, malicious programs can request and receive your Windows password. Disabling this sequence also suppresses a custom logon banner.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-92r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Interactive Logon: Do not require CTRL ALT DEL” to “Disabled”.

b

The Deny access to this computer from the network user right on member servers must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts and local accounts on domain systems and unauthenticated access on all systems.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000017-MS
Vuln IDs: V-1155
Rule IDs: SV-32302r7_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny access to this computer from the network" right defines the accounts that are prevented from logging on from the network. In an Active Directory Domain, denying logons to the Enterprise Admins and Domain Admins groups on lower trust systems helps mitigate the risk of privilege escalation from credential theft attacks which could lead to the compromise of an entire domain. Local accounts on domain-joined systems must also be assigned this right to decrease the risk of lateral movement resulting from credential theft attacks. The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.System Administrator

Fix: F-88191r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny access to this computer from the network" to include the following. Domain Systems Only: Enterprise Admins group Domain Admins group "Local account and member of Administrators group" or "Local account" (see Note below) All Systems: Guests group Note: Microsoft Security Advisory Patch 2871997 adds new built-in security groups, "Local account" and "Local account and member of Administrators group", to Windows Server 2008 R2. "Local account" is more restrictive but may cause issues on servers such as systems that provide Failover Clustering.

b

The Smart Card removal option will be configured to Force Logoff or Lock Workstation.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.047
Vuln IDs: V-1157
Rule IDs: SV-32303r1_rule

Determines what should happen when the smart card for a logged-on user is removed from the smart card reader. The options are: - No Action - Lock Workstation - Force LogofftrueHKSystem AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-105r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Interactive logon: Smart card removal behavior” to “Lock Workstation” or “Force Logoff”.

b

The Windows SMB server will perform SMB packet signing when possible.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.046
Vuln IDs: V-1162
Rule IDs: SV-32513r1_rule

If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) server to perform SMB packet signing.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-104r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (if Client agrees)” to “Enabled”.

b

Outgoing secure channel traffic will be encrypted when possible.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.043
Vuln IDs: V-1163
Rule IDs: SV-32306r1_rule

Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but not all information is encrypted. If this policy is enabled, outgoing secure channel traffic should be encrypted.If the value for “Domain Member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)” is set to “Enabled”, then this would not be a finding. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-101r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)” to “Enabled”.

b

Outgoing secure channel traffic will be signed when possible.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.042
Vuln IDs: V-1164
Rule IDs: SV-32307r1_rule

Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but the channel is not integrity checked. If this policy is enabled, all outgoing secure channel traffic should be signed.If the value for “Domain Member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)” is set to “Enabled”, then this would not be a finding.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-100r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)” to “Enabled”.

a

The computer account password will not be prevented from being reset.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.044
Vuln IDs: V-1165
Rule IDs: SV-32308r1_rule

Computer account passwords are changed automatically on a regular basis. Enabling this policy to disable automatic password changes can make the system more vulnerable to malicious access. Frequent password changes can be a significant safeguard for your system. If this policy is disabled, a new password for the computer account will be generated every 30 days. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-102r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Disable Machine Account Password Changes” to “Disabled”.

b

The Windows SMB client will be enabled to perform SMB packet signing when possible.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.045
Vuln IDs: V-1166
Rule IDs: SV-32309r1_rule

If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) client to perform SMB packet signing when communicating with an SMB server that is enabled or required to perform SMB packet signing. This policy is defined by default in Local Computer Policy, where it is enabled by default.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-103r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees)” to “Enabled”.

b

Ejection of removable NTFS media is not restricted to Administrators.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.052
Vuln IDs: V-1171
Rule IDs: SV-32310r1_rule

Removable hard drives can be formatted and ejected by others who are not members of the Administrators Group, if they are not properly configured. Formatting and ejecting removable NTFS media should only be done by administrators.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-113r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Allowed to Format and Eject Removable Media” to “Administrators”.

a

Users will be warned in advance that their passwords will expire.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.054
Vuln IDs: V-1172
Rule IDs: SV-32311r1_rule

This setting configures the system to display a warning to users telling them how many days are left before their password expires. By giving the user advanced warning, the user has time to construct a sufficiently strong password.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-114r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Interactive Logon: Prompt user to change password before expiration” to “14” days or more.

a

The default permissions of Global system objects will be increased.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.055
Vuln IDs: V-1173
Rule IDs: SV-32312r1_rule

Windows system maintains a global list of shared system resources such as DOS device names, mutexes, and semaphores. Each type of object is created with a default DACL that specifies who can access the objects with what permissions. If this policy is enabled, the default DACL is stronger, allowing non-admin users to read shared objects, but not modify shared objects that they did not create.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28815r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “System Objects: Strengthen default permissions of internal system objects (e.g. Symbolic links)” to “Enabled”.

a

The amount of idle time required before suspending a session must be properly set.

RMF Control: SC-10
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001133
Version: 4.028
Vuln IDs: V-1174
Rule IDs: SV-32313r2_rule

Open sessions can increase the avenues of attack on a system. This setting is used to control when a computer disconnects an inactive SMB session. If client activity resumes, the session is automatically re-established. This protects critical and sensitive network data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-66931r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending session" to "15" minutes or less.

b

Reversible password encryption will be disabled.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000196
Version: 3.057
Vuln IDs: V-2372
Rule IDs: SV-32314r1_rule

Storing passwords using reversible encryption is essentially the same as storing clear-text versions of the passwords. For this reason, this policy should never be enabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-28816r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> “Store password using reversible encryption” to "Disabled".

c

Autoplay will be disabled for all drives.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001764
Version: 3.059
Vuln IDs: V-2374
Rule IDs: SV-32315r1_rule

Autoplay begins reading from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs and the music on audio media starts immediately. By default, Autoplay is disabled on removable drives, such as the floppy disk drive (but not the CD-ROM drive), and on network drives. If you enable this policy, you can also disable Autoplay on all drives.HKHKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28817r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> “Turn off AutoPlay” to “Enabled:All Drives”.

c

Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously will be configured to contain no values.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.063-MS
Vuln IDs: V-3338
Rule IDs: SV-32481r2_rule

This is a Category 1 finding due to the potential for gaining unauthorized system access. Pipes are internal system communications processes. They are identified internally by ID numbers that vary between systems. To make access to these processes easier, these pipes are given names that do not vary between systems. This setting controls which of these pipes may be accessed anonymously.System Administrator

Fix: F-41053r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously” to include no entries (blank).

c

Unauthorized remotely accessible registry paths must not be configured.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.064
Vuln IDs: V-3339
Rule IDs: SV-32484r2_rule

The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require remote access to the registry. This setting controls which registry paths are accessible from a remote computer. These registry paths must be limited, as they could give unauthorized individuals access to the registry.System Administrator

Fix: F-65717r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths" with the following entries: System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

c

Network shares that can be accessed anonymously will not be allowed.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.065
Vuln IDs: V-3340
Rule IDs: SV-32317r1_rule

This is a Category 1 finding because the potential for gaining unauthorized system access. Any shares listed can be accessed by any network user. This could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data. Enabling this setting is very dangerous.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28819r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously” to be defined but containing no entries (Blank).

c

Solicited Remote Assistance will not be allowed.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.068
Vuln IDs: V-3343
Rule IDs: SV-32318r1_rule

This setting controls whether or not solicited remote assistance is allowed from this computer. Solicited assistance is help that is specifically requested by the user. This is a Category 1 finding because it may allow unauthorized parties access to the resources on the computer.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-6777r1_fix

Configure the system to disable Remote Assistance by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Assistance “Solicited Remote Assistance” to “Disabled”.

c

The use of local accounts with blank passwords will be restricted to console logons only.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 4.036
Vuln IDs: V-3344
Rule IDs: SV-32319r1_rule

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.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-5788r1_fix

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”.

b

A system must be logged on to before removing from a docking station.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.069
Vuln IDs: V-3372
Rule IDs: SV-32320r1_rule

This setting controls the ability to undock the system without having to log on. Since the removal of a computer should be controlled, users should have to log on before undocking the computer to ensure that they have the appropriate rights to undock the system. In addition to software security settings, physical security should be in place to prevent unauthorized removal of computers.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-130r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Allow Undock Without Having to Log On” to “Disabled”.

a

The maximum age for machine account passwords will be set to requirements.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 4.043
Vuln IDs: V-3373
Rule IDs: SV-32321r1_rule

This setting controls the maximum password age that a machine account may have. This setting should be set to no more than 30 days, ensuring the machine changes its password monthly.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-34273r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Maximum Machine Account Password Age” to 30 or less, but not 0.

b

The system will be configured to require a strong session key.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 4.044
Vuln IDs: V-3374
Rule IDs: SV-32322r1_rule

This setting controls the required strength of a session key. Setting this value in a domain containing Windows NT or older operating systems will prevent those systems from authenticating. This setting can also prevent a system from being joined to a domain.HKSystem AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-5801r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Require Strong (Windows 2000 or Later) Session Key” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to prevent the storage of passwords and credentials

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 3.070
Vuln IDs: V-3376
Rule IDs: SV-32336r1_rule

This setting controls the storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication on the local system. Such credentials should never be stored on the local machine as that may lead to account compromise. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28821r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Do not allow storage of passwords and credentials for network authentication” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to prevent anonymous users from having the same rights as the Everyone group.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.071
Vuln IDs: V-3377
Rule IDs: SV-32337r1_rule

This setting helps define the permissions that anonymous users have. If this setting is enabled then anonymous users have the same rights and permissions as the built-in Everyone group. Anonymous users should not have these permissions or rights.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28822r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Let everyone permissions apply to anonymous users” to “Disabled”.

b

The system will be configured to use the Classic security model.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.072
Vuln IDs: V-3378
Rule IDs: SV-32338r1_rule

Windows includes two network-sharing security models—Classic and Guest only. With the classic model, local accounts must be password protected; otherwise, anyone can use guest user accounts to access shared system resources.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28823r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Sharing and security model for local accounts” to “Classic – local users authenticate as themselves”.

c

The system will be configured to prevent the storage of the LAN Manager hash of passwords.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-000196
Version: 3.073
Vuln IDs: V-3379
Rule IDs: SV-32339r1_rule

This setting controls whether or not a LAN Manager hash of the password is stored in the SAM the next time the password is changed. The LAN Manager hash is a weak encryption algorithm and there are several tools available that use this hash to retrieve account passwords.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28824r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: Do not store LAN Manager hash value on next password change” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to force users to log off when their allowed logon hours expire.

RMF Control: SC-10
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001133
Version: 3.074
Vuln IDs: V-3380
Rule IDs: SV-32468r1_rule

This setting controls whether or not users are forced to log off when their allowed logon hours expire. If logon hours are set for users, then this should be enforced.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28862r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: Force logoff when logon hours expire” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to the required LDAP client signing level.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.075
Vuln IDs: V-3381
Rule IDs: SV-32340r1_rule

This setting controls the signing requirements for LDAP clients. This setting should be set to Negotiate signing or Require signing depending on the environment and type of LDAP server in use.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28825r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: LDAP client signing requirements” to “Negotiate signing”.

b

The system will be configured to meet the minimum session security requirement for NTLM SSP based clients.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.076
Vuln IDs: V-3382
Rule IDs: SV-32341r1_rule

Windows has implemented a variety of security support providers for use with RPC sessions. In a homogenous Windows environment, all of the options should be enabled and testing should be performed in a heterogeneous environment to determine the maximum-security level that provides reliable functionality.trueMicrosoft warns that setting these may prevent the client from communicating with legacy servers that do not support them. “Require NTLMv2 session security” will prevent authentication, if the “Network security: LAN Manager authentication level” is set to permit NTLM or LM authentication. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-28826r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) clients” to “Require NTLMv2 session security”, ”Require 128-bit encryption” (all options selected).

b

The system will be configured to use FIPS-compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing.

RMF Control: SC-13
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002450
Version: 3.077
Vuln IDs: V-3383
Rule IDs: SV-32342r1_rule

This setting ensures that the system uses algorithms that are FIPS-compliant for encryption, hashing, and signing. FIPS-compliant algorithms meet specific standards established by the U.S. Government and should be the algorithms used for all OS encryption functions.Clients with this setting enabled will not be able to communicate via digitally encrypted or signed protocols with servers that do not support these algorithms. Both the Browser and Web Server must be configured to use TLS, or the browser will not be able to connect to a secure site.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28827r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing” to “Enabled”.

b

The system must be configured to require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.078
Vuln IDs: V-3385
Rule IDs: SV-32343r2_rule

This setting controls the behavior of non-Windows subsystems when dealing with the case of arguments or commands. Case sensitivity could lead to the access of files or commands that must be restricted. To prevent this from happening, case insensitivity restrictions must be required.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-65641r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "System Objects: Require case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems" to "Enabled".

b

Remote Desktop Services will limit users to one remote session.

RMF Control: AC-10
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000054
Version: 5.038
Vuln IDs: V-3449
Rule IDs: SV-32498r1_rule

This setting limits users to one remote session. It is possible, if this setting is disabled, for users to establish multiple sessions.trueSystem AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-28894r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Connections “Restrict Remote Desktop Services users to a Single Remote Desktop Services Session” to “Enabled”.

b

Remote Desktop Services will always prompt a client for passwords upon connection.

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 5.042
Vuln IDs: V-3453
Rule IDs: SV-32490r1_rule

This setting controls the ability of users to supply passwords automatically as part of their Remote Desktop session. Disabling this setting would allow anyone to use the stored credentials in a connection item to connect to the host.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28877r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security -> “Always prompt for password upon connection” to “Enabled”.

b

Remote Desktop Services will be configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000068
Version: 5.043
Vuln IDs: V-3454
Rule IDs: SV-32491r2_rule

Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting “High Level” will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28878r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security “Set client connection encryption level” to “Enabled” and “High Level”.

b

Remote Desktop Services will be configured to use session-specific temporary folders.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.044
Vuln IDs: V-3455
Rule IDs: SV-32492r1_rule

This setting controls the use of per session temporary folders or of a communal temporary folder. If this setting is enabled, only one temporary folder is used for all remote desktop sessions. If a communal temporary folder is used, it might be possible for users to access other users’ temporary folders. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28879r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Temporary Folders “Do not use temporary folders per session” to “Disabled”.

b

Remote Desktop Services will delete temporary folders when a session is terminated.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.045
Vuln IDs: V-3456
Rule IDs: SV-32493r1_rule

This setting controls the deletion of the temporary folders when the session is terminated. Temporary folders should always be deleted after a session is over to prevent hard disk clutter and potential leakage of information.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28880r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Temporary Folders “Do not delete temp folder upon exit” to “Disabled”.

b

The system will be configured to enable the background refresh of Group Policy.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.080
Vuln IDs: V-3469
Rule IDs: SV-32344r2_rule

If this setting is enabled, then Group Policy settings are not refreshed while a user is currently logged on. This could lead to instances when a user does not have the latest changes to a policy applied and is therefore operating in an insecure context.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-5684r1_fix

Configure the system to require Group Policy background refresh by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Group Policy “Turn Off Background Refresh of Group Policy” to “Disabled”.

b

The system will be configured to prevent unsolicited remote assistance offers.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.082
Vuln IDs: V-3470
Rule IDs: SV-32345r1_rule

This setting controls whether unsolicited offers of help to this computer are allowed. The list of users allowed to offer remote assistance to this system is accessed by pressing the Helpers button.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-6776r1_fix

Configure the system to prevent unsolicited remote assistance offers by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Assistance “Offer Remote Assistance” to “Disabled”.

b

The system will be configured to use Safe DLL Search Mode.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.088
Vuln IDs: V-3479
Rule IDs: SV-32348r1_rule

The default search behavior, when an application calls a function in a Dynamic Link Library (DLL), is to search the current directory followed by the directories contained in the systems path environment variable. An unauthorized DLL inserted into an applications working directory could allow malicious code to be run on the system. Creating the following registry key and setting the appropriate value forces the system to search the %Systemroot% for the DLL before searching the current directory or the rest of the path.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-5699r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (SafeDllSearchMode) Enable Safe DLL search mode (recommended)” to “Enabled”.

b

Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.060
Vuln IDs: V-3480
Rule IDs: SV-40099r2_rule

Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. The automatic check for updates performed by Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown\untested software on the system.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-45027r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled".

b

The system will be configured to meet the minimum session security requirement for NTLM SSP based servers.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.089
Vuln IDs: V-3666
Rule IDs: SV-32352r1_rule

Windows has implemented a variety of security support providers for use with RPC sessions. In a homogenous Windows environment, all of the options should be enabled and testing should be performed in a heterogeneous environment to determine the maximum-security level that provides reliable functionality.trueMicrosoft warns that setting these may prevent the server from communicating with legacy clients that do not support them. “Require NTLMv2 session security” will prevent authentication, if the “Network security: LAN Manager authentication level” is set to permit NTLM or LM authentication. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-28830r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers” to “Require NTLMv2 session security”, ”Require 128-bit encryption (all options selected).

a

The system must generate an audit event when the audit log reaches a percentage of full threshold.

RMF Control: AU-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000139
Version: 3.092
Vuln IDs: V-4108
Rule IDs: SV-32353r2_rule

Audit records may be lost if the security log becomes full. When the audit log reaches a given percent full, an audit event is written to the security log. An event is recorded as a success audit under the category of System. This option may be especially useful if the audit logs are set to be cleared manually.System AdministratorInformation Assurance OfficerECRR-1

Fix: F-63895r1_fix

If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, or automatically archive full logs, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "MSS: (WarningLevel) Percentage threshold for the security event log at which the system will generate a warning" to "90%" or less.

a

The system will be configured to prevent IP source routing.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.094
Vuln IDs: V-4110
Rule IDs: SV-32354r1_rule

Protects against IP source routing spoofing.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-5713r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)” to “Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled”.

a

The system will be configured to prevent ICMP redirects from overriding OSPF generated routes.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.095
Vuln IDs: V-4111
Rule IDs: SV-32355r1_rule

When disabled, forces ICMP to be routed via shortest path first.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-5715r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (EnableICMPRedirect) Allow ICMP redirects to override OSPF generated routes” to “Disabled”.

a

The system will be configured to disable the Internet Router Discover Protocol (IRDP).

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002385
Version: 3.104
Vuln IDs: V-4112
Rule IDs: SV-32356r1_rule

Enables or disables the Internet Router Discovery Protocol (IRDP) used to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses on the computer.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-5730r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (PerformRouterDiscovery) Allow IRDP to detect and configure Default Gateway addresses (could lead to DoS)” to “Disabled”.

a

The system will be configured to limit how often keep-alive packets are sent.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002385
Version: 3.097
Vuln IDs: V-4113
Rule IDs: SV-32357r1_rule

Controls how often TCP sends a keep-alive packet in attempting to verify that an idle connection is still intact.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28004r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (KeepAliveTime) How often keep-alive packets are sent in milliseconds” to “300000 or 5 minutes (recommended)” or less.

a

The system must be configured to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002385
Version: 3.101
Vuln IDs: V-4116
Rule IDs: SV-32358r2_rule

Configuring the system to ignore name release requests, except from WINS servers, prevents a denial of service (DoS) attack. The DoS consists of sending a NetBIOS name release request to the server for each entry in the server's cache, causing a response delay in the normal operation of the servers WINS resolution capability.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-66933r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "MSS: (NoNameReleaseOnDemand) Allow the computer to ignore NetBIOS name release requests except from WINS servers" to "Enabled".

a

The system must limit how many times unacknowledged TCP data is retransmitted.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002385
Version: 5.098
Vuln IDs: V-4438
Rule IDs: SV-32359r2_rule

In a SYN flood attack, the attacker sends a continuous stream of SYN packets to a server, and the server leaves the half-open connections open until it is overwhelmed and no longer able to respond to legitimate requests. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-66935r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "MSS: (TcpMaxDataRetransmissions) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted (3 recommended, 5 is default)" to "3" or less.

a

The system will be configured to have password protection take effect within a limited time frame when the screen saver becomes active.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.102
Vuln IDs: V-4442
Rule IDs: SV-32360r1_rule

Allowing more than several seconds for password protection to take effect when a screen saver becomes active makes the computer vulnerable to a potential attack from someone walking up to the console to attempt to access the system.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28833r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (ScreenSaverGracePeriod) The time in seconds before the screen saver grace period expires (0 recommended)” to “5” or less.

c

Unauthorized remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths must not be configured.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.108
Vuln IDs: V-4443
Rule IDs: SV-32485r2_rule

The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require remote access to the registry. This setting controls which registry paths and sub-paths are accessible from a remote computer. These registry paths must be limited, as they could give unauthorized individuals access to the registry.System Administrator

Fix: F-65719r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths" with the following entries: Software\Microsoft\OLAP Server Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Perflib Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ContentIndex System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\UserConfig System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\DefaultUserConfiguration System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Eventlog System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Sysmonlog

b

Users must be required to enter a password to access private keys stored on the computer.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000186
Version: 3.109
Vuln IDs: V-4444
Rule IDs: SV-32361r2_rule

Configuring this setting so that users must provide a password (distinct from their domain password) every time they use a key makes it more difficult for an attacker to access locally stored user keys, even if the attacker takes control of the user's computers and determines their logon password. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-66939r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "System cryptography: Force strong key protection for user keys stored on the computer" to "User must enter a password each time they use a key".

a

Optional Subsystems will not be permitted to operate on the system.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 3.110
Vuln IDs: V-4445
Rule IDs: SV-32362r1_rule

The POSIX subsystem is an Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standard that defines a set of operating system services. The POSIX Subsystem is required if the server supports applications that use that subsystem. The subsystem introduces a security risk relating to processes that can potentially persist across logins. That is, if a user starts a process and then logs out, there is a potential that the next user who logs in to the system could access the previous users process. This is dangerous because the process started by the first user may retain that users system privileges; anything the second user does with that process will be performed with the privileges of the first user. trueHKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28835r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “System Settings: Optional Subsystems” to “Blank” (Configured with no entries).

b

The Remote Desktop Session Host will require secure RPC communications.

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001453
Version: 5.103
Vuln IDs: V-4447
Rule IDs: SV-32499r1_rule

Allowing unsecure RPC communication exposes the server to man in the middle attacks and data disclosure attacks. A man in the middle attack occurs when an intruder captures packets between a client and server and modifies them before allowing the packets to be exchanged. Usually the attacker will modify the information in the packets in an attempt to cause either the client or server to reveal sensitive information. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28899r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security “Require secure RPC communication” to “Enabled”.

b

Group Policy objects will be reprocessed even if they have not changed.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.112
Vuln IDs: V-4448
Rule IDs: SV-32364r1_rule

Enabling this setting and then selecting the "Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed" option ensures that the policies will be reprocessed even if none have been changed. This way, any unauthorized changes are forced to match the domain-based group policy settings again. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28955r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Group Policy “Registry Policy Processing” to “Enabled” and select the option “Process even if the Group Policy objects have not changed”.

b

Outgoing secure channel traffic will be encrypted or signed.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.113
Vuln IDs: V-6831
Rule IDs: SV-32365r1_rule

Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but not all information is encrypted. If this policy is enabled, outgoing secure channel traffic will be encrypted and signed.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-6518r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)” to “Enabled”.

b

The Windows SMB client will be enabled to always perform SMB packet signing.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.114
Vuln IDs: V-6832
Rule IDs: SV-32366r1_rule

If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) client to perform SMB packet signing when communicating with an SMB server that is enabled or required to perform SMB packet signing.If the environment is a mixed one, with down-level OSs, or maintains trusts with down-level OSs, then configuring this to the required setting could cause compatibility problems. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-6519r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Client: Digitally sign communications (always)” to “Enabled”.

b

The Windows SMB server will be enabled to always perform SMB packet signing.

RMF Control: SC-8
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002418
Version: 3.115
Vuln IDs: V-6833
Rule IDs: SV-32367r1_rule

If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) server to always perform SMB packet signing.If the environment is a mixed one, with down-level OSs, or maintains trusts with down-level OSs, then configuring this to the required setting could cause compatibility problems. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-6520r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (always)” to “Enabled”.

c

Anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares will be restricted.

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 3.116
Vuln IDs: V-6834
Rule IDs: SV-32368r1_rule

This is a Category 1 finding because of the potential for gaining unauthorized system access. Pipes are internal system communications processes. They are identified internally by ID numbers that vary between systems. To make access to these processes easier, these pipes are given names that do not vary between systems. When this setting is disabled, Network shares can be accessed by any network user. This could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-28838r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares” to “Enabled”.

b

For systems utilizing a logon ID as the individual identifier, passwords will, at a minimum, be 14 characters.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000205
Version: 4.013
Vuln IDs: V-6836
Rule IDs: SV-32369r1_rule

Information systems not protected with strong password schemes including passwords of minimum length provide the opportunity for anyone to crack the password, thus, gaining access to the system and causing the device, information, or the local network to be compromised or a denial of service. Strong passwords may invite users to write down the passwords. Ensure that all users store passwords in a secure location.HKSystem AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-28839r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Account Policies -> Password Policy -> “Minimum password length,” to 14 characters.

a

The system will be configured to prevent the display of the last user name on the logon screen.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.119
Vuln IDs: V-11806
Rule IDs: SV-32371r1_rule

The user name of the last user to log onto a system will not be displayed. This eliminates half of the Userid/Password equation that an unauthorized person would need to log on.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-11088r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Interactive logon: Do not display last user name” to “Enabled”.

b

Auditing Access of Global System Objects must be turned off.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001095
Version: 3.123
Vuln IDs: V-14228
Rule IDs: SV-32372r2_rule

This setting prevents the system from setting up a default system access control list for certain system objects, which could create a very large number of security events, filling the security log in Windows and making it difficult to identify actual issues.HKSystem AdministratorECSC-1

Fix: F-45021r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Audit: Audit the access of global system objects" to "Disabled".

b

Audit of Backup and Restore Privileges will be turned off.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001095
Version: 3.124
Vuln IDs: V-14229
Rule IDs: SV-32373r1_rule

This policy setting stops the system from generating audit events for every file backed up or restored which could fill the Security log in Windows. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-13553r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Audit: Audit the use of Backup and Restore privilege” to “Disabled”.

b

Audit policy using subcategories will be enabled.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000169
Version: 3.125
Vuln IDs: V-14230
Rule IDs: SV-32374r1_rule

This policy setting allows administrators to enable the more precise auditing capabilities present in Windows Vista and 2008 forward.System Administrator

Fix: F-13554r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Audit: Force audit policy subcategory settings (Windows Vista or later) to override audit policy category settings” to “Enabled”.

a

IPSec Exemptions will be limited.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.127
Vuln IDs: V-14232
Rule IDs: SV-32375r1_rule

This check verifies that Windows is configured to limit IPSec exemptions.System Administrator

Fix: F-15854r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (NoDefaultExempt) Configure IPSec exemptions for various types of network traffic” to “Only ISAKMP is exempt (recommended for Windows Server 2003)”.

b

User Account Control approval mode for the built-in Administrator will be enabled.

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 3.129
Vuln IDs: V-14234
Rule IDs: SV-32376r1_rule

This check verifies whether the built-in Administrator account runs in Admin Approval Mode.System Administrator

Fix: F-28841r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Admin Approval Mode for the Built-in Administrator account” to “Enabled”.

b

User Account Control will, at a minimum, prompt administrators for consent.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.130
Vuln IDs: V-14235
Rule IDs: SV-32377r1_rule

This check verifies whether logged on administrator is prompted for consent when attempting to complete a task that requires raised privileges.System Administrator

Fix: F-28842r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for administrators in Admin Approval Mode” to “Prompt for consent”. Note: More secure options for this setting would also be acceptable (e.g., Prompt for credentials, Prompt for consent (or credentials) on the secure desktop).

b

User Account Control will automatically deny standard user requests for elevation.

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 3.131
Vuln IDs: V-14236
Rule IDs: SV-32382r1_rule

This check verifies whether the logged on user is automatically denied elevation when attempting to complete a task that requires raised privileges.System Administrator

Fix: F-28843r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Behavior of the elevation prompt for standard users” to “Automatically deny elevation requests”.

b

User Account Control will be configured to detect application installations and prompt for elevation.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.132
Vuln IDs: V-14237
Rule IDs: SV-32383r1_rule

This check verifies whether Windows responds to application installation requests by prompting for credentials.System Administrator

Fix: F-28844r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Detect application installations and prompt for elevation” to “Enabled”.

b

User Account Control will only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.134
Vuln IDs: V-14239
Rule IDs: SV-32384r1_rule

This check verifies whether Windows only allows applications installed in a secure location, such as the Program Files or the Windows\System32 folders, on the file system to run with elevated privileges.System Administrator

Fix: F-28845r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Only elevate UIAccess applications that are installed in secure locations” to “Enabled”.

b

User Account Control will run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode, enabling UAC.

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 3.137
Vuln IDs: V-14240
Rule IDs: SV-32387r1_rule

This check verifies that UAC has not been disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-28846r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Run all administrators in Admin Approval Mode” to “Enabled”.

b

User Account Control will switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.135
Vuln IDs: V-14241
Rule IDs: SV-32391r1_rule

This check verifies that the elevation prompt is only used in secure desktop mode.System Administrator

Fix: F-28847r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Switch to the secure desktop when prompting for elevation” to “Enabled”.

b

User Account Control will virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.136
Vuln IDs: V-14242
Rule IDs: SV-32392r1_rule

This check verifies that non UAC-compliant applications will run in virtualized file and registry entries allowing them to run.System Administrator

Fix: F-28848r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Virtualize file and registry write failures to per-user locations” to “Enabled”.

b

Administrator accounts must not be enumerated during elevation.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 5.132
Vuln IDs: V-14243
Rule IDs: SV-32394r2_rule

Enumeration of administrator accounts when elevating can provide part of the logon information to an unauthorized user. This setting configures the system to always require users to enter a username and password to elevate a running application.System Administrator

Fix: F-80999r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Credential User Interface >> "Enumerate administrator accounts on elevation" to "Disabled".

b

Passwords will not be saved in the Remote Desktop Client.

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 5.116
Vuln IDs: V-14247
Rule IDs: SV-32496r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client.System Administrator

Fix: F-28883r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Connection Client “Do not allow passwords to be saved” to “Enabled”.

b

Local drives will be prevented from sharing with Remote Desktop Session Hosts (Remote Desktop Services Role).

RMF Control: SC-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001090
Version: 5.118
Vuln IDs: V-14249
Rule IDs: SV-32497r2_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent users from sharing the local drives on their client computers to Remote Desktop Session Hosts that they access.System Administrator

Fix: F-28884r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection “Do not allow drive redirection” to “Enabled”.

b

Unauthenticated RPC clients must be restricted from connecting to the RPC server.

RMF Control: IA-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001967
Version: 5.123-MS
Vuln IDs: V-14253
Rule IDs: SV-32396r2_rule

Configuring RPC to restrict unauthenticated RPC clients from connecting to the RPC server will prevent anonymous connections.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-62379r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Procedure Call -> "Restrictions for Unauthenticated RPC clients" to "Enabled" and "Authenticated".

b

Web publishing and online ordering wizards will be prevented from downloading a list of providers.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.126
Vuln IDs: V-14256
Rule IDs: SV-32398r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows from downloading a list of providers for the Web publishing and online ordering wizards.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-13581r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards’ to “Enabled”.

b

Printing over HTTP will be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.129
Vuln IDs: V-14259
Rule IDs: SV-32401r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent the client computer’s ability to print over HTTP, which allows the computer to print to printers on the intranet as well as the Internet.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-13584r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off printing over HTTP’ to “Enabled”.

b

Downloading print driver packages over HTTP will be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.130
Vuln IDs: V-14260
Rule IDs: SV-32402r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent the computer from downloading print driver packages over HTTP.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-13585r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP’ to “Enabled”.

b

Windows will be prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.131
Vuln IDs: V-14261
Rule IDs: SV-32403r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows from searching Windows Update for device drivers when no local drivers for a device are present.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-13586r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Windows Update device driver searching’ to “Enabled”.

b

The HBSS McAfee Agent must be installed.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.140
Vuln IDs: V-15505
Rule IDs: SV-32272r3_rule

The McAfee Agent is the client side distributed component of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator (McAfee ePO) which provides a secure communication channel between the ePO server and managed point products.System Administrator

Fix: F-76989r1_fix

Deploy the McAfee Agent as detailed in accordance with the DoD HBSS STIG.

b

Windows Peer-to-Peer networking services will be turned off.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.202
Vuln IDs: V-15666
Rule IDs: SV-32407r1_rule

This check verifies Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Service is turned off.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-15530r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services “Turn Off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services” to “Enabled”.

b

Network Bridges will be prohibited in Windows.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.203
Vuln IDs: V-15667
Rule IDs: SV-32408r1_rule

This check verifies the Network Bridge cannot be installed and configured. System Administrator

Fix: F-15533r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections “Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network” to “Enabled”.

a

Event Viewer Events.asp links will be turned off.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.214
Vuln IDs: V-15672
Rule IDs: SV-32410r1_rule

This check verifies that Events.asp hyperlinks in Event Viewer are turned off.System Administrator

Fix: F-20476r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Event Viewer “Events.asp” links” to “Enabled”.

b

The Internet File Association service will be turned off.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.217
Vuln IDs: V-15674
Rule IDs: SV-32412r1_rule

This check verifies that unhandled file associations will not use the Microsoft Web service to find an application.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-15541r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Internet File Association service” to “Enabled”.

a

The Order Prints Online wizard will be turned off.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.219
Vuln IDs: V-15676
Rule IDs: SV-32414r1_rule

This check verifies that the “Order Prints Online” task is not available in Windows Explorer.System Administrator

Fix: F-15543r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off the “Order Prints” picture task” to “Enabled”.

a

The classic logon screen must be required for user logons.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.223-MS
Vuln IDs: V-15680
Rule IDs: SV-32415r2_rule

The classic logon screen requires users to enter a logon name and password to access a system. The simple logon screen or Welcome screen displays usernames for selection, providing part of the necessary logon information.System Administrator

Fix: F-63541r2_fix

If the system is a member of a domain, this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Always use classic logon" to "Enabled".

b

Attachments must be prevented from being downloaded from RSS feeds.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.231
Vuln IDs: V-15682
Rule IDs: SV-32416r2_rule

Attachments from RSS feeds may not be secure. This setting will prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-62321r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> RSS Feeds -> "Prevent downloading of enclosures" to "Enabled". The policy name will be "Turn off downloading of enclosures" on systems with versions of Internet Explorer prior to IE 10.

b

Windows Explorer shell protocol will run in protected mode.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.240
Vuln IDs: V-15683
Rule IDs: SV-32417r1_rule

This check verifies that the shell protocol runs in protected mode. (This allows applications to only open limited folders.)HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-15550r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off shell protocol protected mode” to “Disabled”.

b

Users will be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.241
Vuln IDs: V-15684
Rule IDs: SV-32418r1_rule

This check verifies that users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software. HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-15551r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts” to “Disabled”.

b

Users will be prevented from changing installation options.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.242
Vuln IDs: V-15685
Rule IDs: SV-32419r1_rule

This check verifies that users are prevented from changing installation options.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-15552r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Enable user control over installs” to “Disabled”.

a

Non-administrators will be prevented from applying vendor signed updates.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.243
Vuln IDs: V-15686
Rule IDs: SV-32420r1_rule

This check verifies that users are prevented from applying vendor signed updates.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-15553r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Prohibit non-administrators from applying vendor signed updates” to “Enabled”.

a

Users will not be presented with Privacy and Installation options on first use of Windows Media Player.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.248
Vuln IDs: V-15687
Rule IDs: SV-32421r1_rule

This check verifies that users are not presented with Privacy and Installation options on first use of Windows Media Player.System Administrator

Fix: F-15554r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player “Do Not Show First Use Dialog Boxes” to “Enabled”.

b

The Mapper I/O network protocol driver will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.200
Vuln IDs: V-15696
Rule IDs: SV-32422r1_rule

This check verifies that the Mapper I/O network protocol driver is disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-15588r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Link-Layer Topology Discovery “Turn on Mapper I/O (LLTDIO) driver” to “Disabled”.

b

The Responder network protocol driver will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.201
Vuln IDs: V-15697
Rule IDs: SV-32423r1_rule

This check verifies that the Responder network protocol driver is disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-15589r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Link-Layer Topology Discovery “Turn on Responder (RSPNDR) driver” to “Disabled”.

b

The configuration of wireless devices using Windows Connect Now will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.206
Vuln IDs: V-15698
Rule IDs: SV-32424r1_rule

This check verifies that the configuration of wireless devices using Windows Connect Now is disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-15590r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now “Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now” to “Disabled”.

b

The Windows Connect Now wizards will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.207
Vuln IDs: V-15699
Rule IDs: SV-32425r1_rule

This check verifies that access to the Windows Connect Now wizards is disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-15591r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now “Prohibit Access of the Windows Connect Now wizards” to “Enabled”.

b

Remote access to the Plug and Play interface will be disabled for device installation.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.208
Vuln IDs: V-15700
Rule IDs: SV-32470r1_rule

This check verifies that remote access to the Plug and Play interface is disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-28863r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation “Allow remote access to the Plug and Play interface” to “Disabled”.

a

A system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.209
Vuln IDs: V-15701
Rule IDs: SV-32471r1_rule

This check verifies that a system restore point will be created when a new device driver is installed.System Administrator

Fix: F-28864r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation “Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point” to “Disabled”.

a

An Error Report will not be sent when a generic device driver is installed.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.210
Vuln IDs: V-15702
Rule IDs: SV-32472r1_rule

This check verifies that an Error Report will not be sent when a generic device driver is installed.System Administrator

Fix: F-28865r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation “Do not send a Windows error report when a generic driver is installed on a device” to “Enabled”.

a

Users will not be prompted to search Windows Update for device drivers.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.211
Vuln IDs: V-15703
Rule IDs: SV-32426r1_rule

This check verifies that users will not be prompted to search Windows Update for device drivers.System Administrator

Fix: F-15595r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Driver Installation “Turn off Windows Update device driver search prompt” to “Enabled”.

a

Errors in handwriting recognition on Tablet PCs will not be reported to Microsoft.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.215
Vuln IDs: V-15704
Rule IDs: SV-32474r1_rule

This check verifies that errors in handwriting recognition on Tablet PCs are not reported to Microsoft.System Administrator

Fix: F-15596r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communications settings “Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting” to “Enabled”.

b

Users will be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery). (Applicable to Server 2008 R2 if the system is configured to sleep.)

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 5.224
Vuln IDs: V-15705
Rule IDs: SV-32427r1_rule

This check verifies that the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (on battery).System Administrator

Fix: F-15597r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Power Management -> Sleep Settings “Require a Password When a Computer Wakes (On Battery)” to “Enabled”.

b

The user will be prompted for a password on resume from sleep (Plugged In). (Applicable on Server 2008 R2 if the system is configured to sleep.)

RMF Control: IA-11
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002038
Version: 5.225
Vuln IDs: V-15706
Rule IDs: SV-32428r1_rule

This check verifies that the user is prompted for a password on resume from sleep (Plugged In).System Administrator

Fix: F-15598r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Power Management -> Sleep Settings “Require a Password When a Computer Wakes (Plugged In)” to “Enabled”.

a

Remote Assistance log files will be generated.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.226
Vuln IDs: V-15707
Rule IDs: SV-32429r1_rule

This check verifies that Remote Assistance log files will be generated.System Administrator

Fix: F-15599r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Assistance “Turn on session logging” to “Enabled”.

a

Game explorer information will not be downloaded from Windows Metadata Services.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.228
Vuln IDs: V-15709
Rule IDs: SV-32475r1_rule

This check verifies that game information is not downloaded from Windows Metadata Services.System Administrator

Fix: F-15601r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Game Explorer “Turn off downloading of game information” to “Enabled”.

b

Windows Defender SpyNet membership will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.234
Vuln IDs: V-15713
Rule IDs: SV-32430r1_rule

This check verifies that SpyNet membership is disabled.System Administrator

Fix: F-15605r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Defender “Configure Microsoft Spynet Reporting” to “Disabled”.

a

Windows Explorer heap termination on corruption will be disabled.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002385
Version: 5.239
Vuln IDs: V-15718
Rule IDs: SV-32434r1_rule

This check verifies that heap termination on corruption is disabled. This may prevent Windows Explorer from terminating immediately from certain legacy plug-in applications.System Administrator

Fix: F-28957r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off heap termination on corruption” to “Disabled”.

b

Windows Media Digital Rights Management will be prevented from accessing the Internet.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.247
Vuln IDs: V-15722
Rule IDs: SV-32436r1_rule

This check verifies that Windows Media Digital Rights Management will be prevented from accessing the Internet.System Administrator

Fix: F-15614r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Digital Rights Management “Prevent Windows Media DRM Internet Access” to “Enabled”.

b

Software certificate installation files must be removed from Windows 2008 R2.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 2.021
Vuln IDs: V-15823
Rule IDs: SV-32276r2_rule

Use of software certificates and their accompanying installation files for end users to access resources is less secure than the use of hardware-based certificates.HKSystem Administrator

Fix: F-85465r1_fix

Remove any certificate installation files (*.p12 and *.pfx) found on a system. This does not apply to server-based applications that have a requirement for certificate files or non-certificate installation files with the same extension.

b

UIAccess applications will not be allowed to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.138
Vuln IDs: V-15991
Rule IDs: SV-32438r1_rule

This check verifies whether User Interface Accessibility programs can automatically disable the secure desktop for elevation prompts for a standard user.System Administrator

Fix: F-28854r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Allow UIAccess applications to prompt for elevation without using the secure desktop” to “Disabled”.

b

The system will be configured to prevent users from mapping local COM ports and redirecting data from the Remote Desktop Session Host to local COM ports. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002314
Version: 5.074
Vuln IDs: V-15997
Rule IDs: SV-32501r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent users from mapping local COM ports and redirecting data from the Remote Desktop Session Host to local COM ports.System Administrator

Fix: F-28916r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection “Do not allow COM port redirection” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to prevent users from mapping local LPT ports and redirecting data from the Remote Desktop Session Host to local LPT ports. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002314
Version: 5.075
Vuln IDs: V-15998
Rule IDs: SV-32502r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent users from mapping local LPT ports and redirecting data from the Remote Desktop Session Host to local LPT ports.System Administrator

Fix: F-28921r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection “Do not allow LPT port redirection” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to prevent users from redirecting Plug and Play devices to the Remote Desktop Session Host. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002314
Version: 5.076
Vuln IDs: V-15999
Rule IDs: SV-32506r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent users from redirecting Plug and Play devices to the Remote Desktop Session Host.System Administrator

Fix: F-28926r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection “Do not allow supported Plug and Play device redirection” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be configured to ensure smart card devices can be redirected to the Remote Desktop Session. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002314
Version: 5.077
Vuln IDs: V-16000
Rule IDs: SV-32507r1_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to ensure smart card devices can be redirected to the Remote Desktop session.System Administrator

Fix: F-28927r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection “Do not allow smart card device redirection” to “Disabled”.

a

The system will be configured to allow only the default client printer to be redirected in the Remote Desktop session. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002314
Version: 5.078
Vuln IDs: V-16001
Rule IDs: SV-32508r2_rule

This check verifies that the system is configured to allow only the default client printer to be redirected in the Remote Desktop session.System AdministratorECSC-1

Fix: F-28928r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Printer Redirection “Redirect only the default client printer” to “Enabled”.

b

Windows will elevate all applications in User Account Control, not just signed ones.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 3.140
Vuln IDs: V-16008
Rule IDs: SV-32439r1_rule

This check verifies that Windows elevates all applications, not just signed ones.System Administrator

Fix: F-28963r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “User Account Control: Only elevate executables that are signed and validated” to “Disabled”.

b

The Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.254
Vuln IDs: V-16020
Rule IDs: SV-32440r1_rule

This check verifies that the Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program is disabled so information is not passed to the vendor.System Administrator

Fix: F-16061r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication Settings -> “Turn off Windows Customer Experience Improvement Program” to “Enabled”.

c

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Debug programs user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000016
Vuln IDs: V-18010
Rule IDs: SV-32444r3_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Debug programs" user right can attach a debugger to any process or to the kernel, providing complete access to sensitive and critical operating system components.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to a CAT III if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. Passwords for accounts with this user right must be protected as highly privileged accounts. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-43223r3_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Debug Programs" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

The service principal name (SPN) target name validation level will be turned off.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.150
Vuln IDs: V-21950
Rule IDs: SV-32441r1_rule

If a service principle name (SPN) is provided by the client, it is validated against the server’s list of SPNs. This setting can cause disruptions in file and printer services.System Administrator

Fix: F-28855r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Server SPN target name validation level” to “Off”.

b

Services using Local System that use negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication will use the computer identity vs. authenticating anonymously.

RMF Control: IA-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000778
Version: 3.151
Vuln IDs: V-21951
Rule IDs: SV-32445r1_rule

This setting ensures that services using Local System that use negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication will use the computer identity vs. authenticating anonymously.System Administrator

Fix: F-28856r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network Security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM” to “Enabled”.

b

NTLM will be prevented from falling back to a Null session.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.152
Vuln IDs: V-21952
Rule IDs: SV-32446r1_rule

This setting prevents NTLM from falling back to a Null (unauthenticated) session.System Administrator

Fix: F-28857r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network Security: Allow LocalSystem NULL session fallback” to “Disabled”.

b

PKU2U authentication using online identities will be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.153
Vuln IDs: V-21953
Rule IDs: SV-32447r1_rule

This setting prevents online identities from being used by PKU2U, which is a peer-to-peer authentication protocol. Authentication will be centrally managed with Windows user accounts.System Administrator

Fix: F-28858r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network Security: Allow PKU2U authentication requests to this computer to use online identities” to “Disabled”.

b

The use of DES encryption suites must not be allowed for Kerberos encryption.

RMF Control: IA-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000803
Version: 3.154
Vuln IDs: V-21954
Rule IDs: SV-32706r3_rule

Certain encryption types are no longer considered secure. This setting configures a minimum encryption type for Kerberos, preventing the use of the DES encryption suites.System Administrator

Fix: F-86119r1_fix

Configure the policy for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos" to "Enabled" with only the following selected: RC4_HMAC_MD5 AES128_HMAC_SHA1 AES256_HMAC_SHA1 Future encryption types Options such as RC4_HMAC_MD5 may also be excluded to align with STIGs for later Windows versions. Changes should be thoroughly tested before implementing in a domain.

a

IPv6 source routing will be configured to highest protection.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.155
Vuln IDs: V-21955
Rule IDs: SV-32449r1_rule

This check verifies Windows is configured to protect against IPv6 packet spoofing.System Administrator

Fix: F-28859r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (DisableIPSourceRouting IPv6) IP source routing protection level (protects against packet spoofing)” to “Highest protection, source routing is completely disabled”.

a

IPv6 TCP data retransmissions must be configured to prevent resources from becoming exhausted.

RMF Control: SC-5
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-002385
Version: 3.156
Vuln IDs: V-21956
Rule IDs: SV-32450r2_rule

Configuring Windows to limit the number of times that IPv6 TCP retransmits unacknowledged data segments before aborting the attempt helps prevent resources from becoming exhausted.System Administrator

Fix: F-66937r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "MSS: (TcpMaxDataRetransmissions IPv6) How many times unacknowledged data is retransmitted (3 recommended, 5 is default)" to "3" or less.

a

Domain users will be required to elevate when setting a network’s location.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: 5.270
Vuln IDs: V-21960
Rule IDs: SV-32451r1_rule

This policy requires domain users to elevate when setting a network’s location.System Administrator

Fix: F-22948r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections -> “Require domain users to elevate when setting a network's location” to “Enabled”.

a

All Direct Access traffic will be routed through the internal network.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 5.271
Vuln IDs: V-21961
Rule IDs: SV-32452r1_rule

This setting ensures all traffic is routed through the internal network, allowing monitoring and preventing split tunneling.System Administrator

Fix: F-22949r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections -> “Route all traffic through the internal network” to “Enabled: Enabled State”.

a

Windows Update will be prevented from searching for point and print drivers.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.272
Vuln IDs: V-21963
Rule IDs: SV-32453r1_rule

This setting will prevent Windows from searching Windows Update for point and print drivers. Only the local driver store and server driver cache will be searched.System Administrator

Fix: F-22950r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Printers -> “Extend Point and Print connection to search Windows Update” to “Disabled”.

a

Device metadata retrieval from the Internet must be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.273
Vuln IDs: V-21964
Rule IDs: SV-32454r2_rule

Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting will prevent Windows from retrieving device metadata from the Internet.System Administrator

Fix: F-66941r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Device Installation >> "Prevent device metadata retrieval from the Internet" to "Enabled".

a

Device driver searches using Windows Update will be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.274
Vuln IDs: V-21965
Rule IDs: SV-32455r1_rule

This setting will prevent the system from searching Windows Update for device drivers.System Administrator

Fix: F-22952r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> “Specify Search Order for device driver source locations” to “Enabled: Do not search Windows Update”.

a

Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT) interactive communication with Microsoft will be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.276
Vuln IDs: V-21967
Rule IDs: SV-32456r1_rule

This setting prevents the MSDT from communicating with and sending collected data to Microsoft, the default support provider.System Administrator

Fix: F-22955r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool -> “Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool: Turn on MSDT interactive communication with Support Provider” to “Disabled”.

a

Access to Windows Online Troubleshooting Service (WOTS) will be prevented.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.277
Vuln IDs: V-21969
Rule IDs: SV-32457r1_rule

This setting prevents users from searching troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers. Only local content will be available.System Administrator

Fix: F-22956r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Scripted Diagnostics -> “Troubleshooting: Allow users to access online troubleshooting content on Microsoft servers from the Troubleshooting Control Panel (via Windows Online Troubleshooting Service - WOTS)” to “Disabled”.

a

Responsiveness events will be prevented from being aggregated and sent to Microsoft.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.278
Vuln IDs: V-21970
Rule IDs: SV-32458r1_rule

This setting prevents responsiveness events from being aggregated and sent to Microsoft.System Administrator

Fix: F-22957r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Troubleshooting and Diagnostics -> Windows Performance PerfTrack -> “Enable/Disable PerfTrack” to “Disabled”.

a

The Application Compatibility Program Inventory will be prevented from collecting data and sending the information to Microsoft.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.279
Vuln IDs: V-21971
Rule IDs: SV-32459r1_rule

This setting will prevent the Program Inventory from collecting data about a system and sending the information to Microsoft.System Administrator

Fix: F-22959r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Application Compatibility -> “Turn off Program Inventory” to “Enabled”.

b

Autoplay will be turned off for non-volume devices.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001764
Version: 5.280
Vuln IDs: V-21973
Rule IDs: SV-32460r1_rule

This setting will disable autoplay for non-volume devices (such as Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) devices).System Administrator

Fix: F-22962r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> “Turn off Autoplay for non-volume devices” to “Enabled”.

a

Downloading of game update information will be turned off.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: 5.281
Vuln IDs: V-21974
Rule IDs: SV-32461r1_rule

This setting will prevent the system from downloading game update information from Windows Metadata Services.System Administrator

Fix: F-22964r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Game Explorer -> “Turn off game updates” to “Enabled”.

b

The system will be prevented from joining a homegroup.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.282
Vuln IDs: V-21975
Rule IDs: SV-32462r1_rule

This setting will prevent a system from being joined to a homegroup. Homegroups are a method of sharing data and printers on a home network.System Administrator

Fix: F-22967r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> HomeGroup -> “Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup” to “Enabled”.

a

Windows Anytime Upgrade will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.284
Vuln IDs: V-21978
Rule IDs: SV-32707r2_rule

This setting will prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running.System AdministratorECSC-1

Fix: F-22970r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Anytime Upgrade -> “Prevent Windows Anytime Upgrade from running” to “Enabled”.

b

Explorer Data Execution Prevention will be enabled.

RMF Control: SI-16
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002824
Version: 5.285
Vuln IDs: V-21980
Rule IDs: SV-32465r1_rule

This setting will prevent Data Execution Prevention from being turned off for Windows Explorer.System Administrator

Fix: F-22971r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer -> “Turn off Data Execution Prevention for Explorer” to “Disabled”.

c

The default autorun behavior will be configured to prevent autorun commands.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001764
Version: 5.286
Vuln IDs: V-22692
Rule IDs: SV-32467r1_rule

Allowing autorun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents autorun commands from executing.System Administrator

Fix: F-24430r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> “Default behavior for AutoRun” to “Enabled:Do not execute any autorun commands”.

c

Standard user accounts must only have Read permissions to the Winlogon registry key.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: 2.023
Vuln IDs: V-26070
Rule IDs: SV-33310r3_rule

Permissions on the Winlogon registry key must only allow privileged accounts to change registry values. If standard users have this capability there is a potential for programs to run with elevated privileges when a privileged user logs on to the system. System Administrator

Fix: F-80409r1_fix

Maintain permissions at least as restrictive as the defaults listed below for the "WinLogon" registry key. It is recommended to not change the permissions from the defaults. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ The following are the same for each permission listed: Type - Allow Inherited from - MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion Apply to - This key and subkeys Columns: Name - Permission TrustedInstaller - Full Control SYSTEM - Full Control Administrators - Full Control Users - Read

c

Anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts will not be allowed.

RMF Control: CM-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-000366
Version: 3.019
Vuln IDs: V-26283
Rule IDs: SV-33732r1_rule

This is a Category 1 finding as it allows anonymous logon users (null session connections) to list all account names, thus providing a list of potential points to attack the system.System Administrator

Fix: F-29359r1_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” to “Enabled".

a

The Windows dialog box title for the legal banner will be configured.

RMF Control: AC-8
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000048
Version: 3.014
Vuln IDs: V-26359
Rule IDs: SV-33733r2_rule

Failure to display the logon banner prior to a logon attempt will negate legal proceedings resulting from unauthorized access to system resources.System Administrator

Fix: F-36225r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options “Interactive Logon: Message title for users attempting to log on” to “DoD Notice and Consent Banner”, “US Department of Defense Warning Statement”, or a site defined equivalent. If a site defined title is used, it can in no case contravene or modify the language of the banner text required in V-1089.

b

The Access this computer from the network user right must only be assigned to the Administrators and Authenticated Users groups on member servers.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000002-MS
Vuln IDs: V-26470
Rule IDs: SV-33376r4_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Access this computer from the network" user right may access resources on the system, and must be limited to those that require it.System Administrator

Fix: F-88193r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Access this computer from the network" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Authenticated Users

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Allow log on locally user right.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000005
Vuln IDs: V-26472
Rule IDs: SV-33380r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Allow log on locally" user right can log on interactively to a system.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66021r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Allow log on locally" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

The Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services user right must only be assigned to the Administrators group and other approved groups.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000006-MS
Vuln IDs: V-26473
Rule IDs: SV-83317r1_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right can access a system through Remote Desktop. System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-74879r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators If the system serves the Remote Desktop Services role, the Remote Desktop Users group or another more restrictive group may be included. Organizations may grant this to other groups, such as more restrictive groups with administrative or management functions, if required. Remote Desktop Services access must be restricted to the accounts that require it. This must be documented with the ISSO.

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Back up files and directories user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000007
Vuln IDs: V-26474
Rule IDs: SV-33382r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Back up files and directories" user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-66025r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Back up files and directories" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Change the system time user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000009
Vuln IDs: V-26476
Rule IDs: SV-33384r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Change the system time" user right can change the system time, which can impact authentication, as well as affect time stamps on event log entries.System Administrator

Fix: F-65725r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Change the system time" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Local Service

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create a pagefile user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000011
Vuln IDs: V-26478
Rule IDs: SV-33386r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create a pagefile" user right can change the size of a pagefile, which could affect system performance.System Administrator

Fix: F-65795r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create a pagefile" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

c

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create a token object user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000012
Vuln IDs: V-26479
Rule IDs: SV-33392r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Create a token object" user right allows a process to create an access token. This could be used to provide elevated rights and compromise a system.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to a CAT III if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. Passwords for accounts with this user right must be protected as highly privileged accounts. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66029r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create a token object" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create global objects user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000013
Vuln IDs: V-26480
Rule IDs: SV-33394r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create global objects" user right can create objects that are available to all sessions, which could affect processes in other users' sessions.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66031r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create global objects" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Service Local Service Network Service

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create permanent shared objects user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000014
Vuln IDs: V-26481
Rule IDs: SV-33396r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create permanent shared objects" user right could expose sensitive data by creating shared objects.System Administrator

Fix: F-65797r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create permanent shared objects" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Create symbolic links user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000015
Vuln IDs: V-26482
Rule IDs: SV-33400r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Create symbolic links" right can create pointers to other objects which could potentially expose the system to attack.System Administrator

Fix: F-66015r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Create symbolic links" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Systems that have the Hyper-V role will also have "Virtual Machines" given this user right. If this needs to be added manually, enter it as "NT Virtual Machine\Virtual Machines".

b

The Deny log on as a batch job user right on member servers must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts on domain systems and unauthenticated access on all systems.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000018-MS
Vuln IDs: V-26483
Rule IDs: SV-33403r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a batch job" right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on to the system as a batch job such, as Task Scheduler. In an Active Directory Domain, denying logons to the Enterprise Admins and Domain Admins groups on lower trust systems helps mitigate the risk of privilege escalation from credential theft attacks which could lead to the compromise of an entire domain. The Guests group must be assigned to prevent unauthenticated access.System Administrator

Fix: F-41031r3_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on as a batch job" to include the following. Domain Systems Only: Enterprise Admins Group Domain Admins Group All Systems: Guests Group

b

The Deny log on as a service user right on member servers must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts on domain systems. No other groups or accounts must be assigned this right.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000019-MS
Vuln IDs: V-26484
Rule IDs: SV-33405r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny log on as a service" right defines accounts that are denied log on as a service. In an Active Directory Domain, denying logons to the Enterprise Admins and Domain Admins groups on lower trust systems helps mitigate the risk of privilege escalation from credential theft attacks which could lead to the compromise of an entire domain. Incorrect configurations could prevent services from starting and result in a DoS.System Administrator

Fix: F-41043r4_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> User Rights Assignment -> "Deny log on as a service" to include the following for domain joined systems. Enterprise Admins Group Domain Admins Group Configure the "Deny log on as a service" for non-domain systems to include no entries (blank).

b

The Deny log on locally user right on member servers must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts on domain systems and unauthenticated access on all systems.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000020-MS
Vuln IDs: V-26485
Rule IDs: SV-33408r4_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny log on locally" right defines accounts that are prevented from logging on interactively. In an Active Directory Domain, denying logons to the Enterprise Admins and Domain Admins groups on lower trust systems helps mitigate the risk of privilege escalation from credential theft attacks which could lead to the compromise of an entire domain. The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.System Administrator

Fix: F-88195r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on locally" to include the following. Domain Systems Only: Enterprise Admins Group Domain Admins Group All Systems: Guests Group

b

The Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services user right on member servers must be configured to prevent access from highly privileged domain accounts and all local accounts on domain systems and unauthenticated access on all systems.

RMF Control: AC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000213
Version: WINUR-000021-MS
Vuln IDs: V-26486
Rule IDs: SV-33411r6_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high level capabilities. The "Deny log on through Remote Desktop Services" right defines the accounts that are prevented from logging on using Remote Desktop Services. In an Active Directory Domain, denying logons to the Enterprise Admins and Domain Admins groups on lower trust systems helps mitigate the risk of privilege escalation from credential theft attacks which could lead to the compromise of an entire domain. Local accounts on domain-joined systems must also be assigned this right to decrease the risk of lateral movement resulting from credential theft attacks. The Guests group must be assigned this right to prevent unauthenticated access.System Administrator

Fix: F-88197r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny log on through Remote Desktop/Terminal Services" to include the following. Domain Systems Only: Enterprise Admins group Domain Admins group Local account (see Note below) All Systems: Guests group Note: Microsoft Security Advisory Patch 2871997 adds new built-in security groups, including "Local account", to Windows Server 2008 R2 for assigning permissions and rights to all local accounts.

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000022
Vuln IDs: V-26487
Rule IDs: SV-33414r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation" user right allows the "Trusted for Delegation" setting to be changed. This could potentially allow unauthorized users to impersonate other users.System Administrator

Fix: F-65799r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Enable computer and user accounts to be trusted for delegation" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Force shutdown from a remote system user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000023
Vuln IDs: V-26488
Rule IDs: SV-33421r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Force shutdown from a remote system" user right can remotely shut down a system which could result in a DoS.System Administrator

Fix: F-65801r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Force shutdown from a remote system" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Generate security audits user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000024
Vuln IDs: V-26489
Rule IDs: SV-33423r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Generate security audits" user right specifies users and processes that can generate Security Log audit records, which must only be the system service accounts defined.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66033r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Generate security audits" to only include the following accounts or groups: Local Service Network Service

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Impersonate a client after authentication user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000025
Vuln IDs: V-26490
Rule IDs: SV-33425r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Impersonate a client after authentication" user right allows a program to impersonate another user or account to run on their behalf. An attacker could potentially use this to elevate privileges.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66035r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Impersonate a client after authentication" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators Service Local Service Network Service

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Increase scheduling priority user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000027
Vuln IDs: V-26492
Rule IDs: SV-33427r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Increase scheduling priority" user right can change a scheduling priority causing performance issues or a DoS.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66037r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Increase scheduling priority" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Load and unload device drivers user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000028
Vuln IDs: V-26493
Rule IDs: SV-33429r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Load and unload device drivers" user right allows device drivers to dynamically be loaded on a system by a user. This could potentially be used to install malicious code by an attacker.System Administrator

Fix: F-65805r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Load and unload device drivers" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Lock pages in memory user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000029
Vuln IDs: V-26494
Rule IDs: SV-33431r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Lock pages in memory" user right allows physical memory to be assigned to processes, which could cause performance issues or a DoS.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66039r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Lock pages in memory" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Manage auditing and security log user right.

RMF Control: AU-9
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000162
Version: WINUR-000032
Vuln IDs: V-26496
Rule IDs: SV-33484r4_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Manage auditing and security log" user right can manage the security log and change auditing configurations. This could be used to clear evidence of tampering.System Administrator

Fix: F-67169r3_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Manage auditing and security log" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Modify an object label user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000033
Vuln IDs: V-26497
Rule IDs: SV-33485r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Modify an object label" user right can change the integrity label of an object. This could potentially be used to execute code at a higher privilege.System Administrator

Fix: F-65809r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Modify an object label" to be defined but containing no entries (blank).

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Modify firmware environment values user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000034
Vuln IDs: V-26498
Rule IDs: SV-33488r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Modify firmware environment values" user right can change hardware configuration environment variables. This could result in hardware failures or a DoS.System Administrator

Fix: F-65811r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Modify firmware environment values" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Perform volume maintenance tasks user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000035
Vuln IDs: V-26499
Rule IDs: SV-33489r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Perform volume maintenance tasks" user right can manage volume and disk configurations. They could potentially delete volumes, resulting in, data loss or a DoS.System Administrator

Fix: F-65813r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Perform volume maintenance tasks" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Profile single process user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000036
Vuln IDs: V-26500
Rule IDs: SV-33490r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Profile single process" user right can monitor non-system processes performance. An attacker could potentially use this to identify processes to attack.System Administrator

Fix: F-65815r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Profile single process" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Profile system performance user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000037
Vuln IDs: V-26501
Rule IDs: SV-33491r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Profile system performance" user right can monitor system processes performance. An attacker could potentially use this to identify processes to attack.System Administrator

Fix: F-65817r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Profile system performance" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators NT Service\WdiServiceHost

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Replace a process level token user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000039
Vuln IDs: V-26503
Rule IDs: SV-33494r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. The "Replace a process level token" user right allows one process or service to start another process or service with a different security access token. A user with this right could use this to impersonate another account.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66043r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Replace a process level token" to only include the following accounts or groups: Local Service Network Service

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Restore files and directories user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000040
Vuln IDs: V-26504
Rule IDs: SV-33495r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Restore files and directories" user right can circumvent file and directory permissions and could allow access to sensitive data. It could also be used to overwrite more current data.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer

Fix: F-66383r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Restore files and directories" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

Unauthorized accounts must not have the Take ownership of files or other objects user right.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINUR-000042
Vuln IDs: V-26506
Rule IDs: SV-33498r2_rule

Inappropriate granting of user rights can provide system, administrative, and other high-level capabilities. Accounts with the "Take ownership of files or other objects" user right can take ownership of objects and make changes.If an application requires this user right, this can be downgraded to not a finding if the following conditions are met: Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented with the ISSO. The application account must meet requirements for application account passwords, such as length and required changes frequency (V-14271).System Administrator

Fix: F-66045r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Take ownership of files or other objects" to only include the following accounts or groups: Administrators

b

The system will be configured to audit "Account Logon -> Credential Validation" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000101
Vuln IDs: V-26529
Rule IDs: SV-33616r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Credential validation records events related to validation tests on credentials for a user account logon. System Administrator

Fix: F-29757r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Account Logon -> "Audit Credential Validation" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Account Logon -> Credential Validation" failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000151
Vuln IDs: V-26530
Rule IDs: SV-33617r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Credential validation records events related to validation tests on credentials for a user account logon. System Administrator

Fix: F-29759r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Account Logon -> "Audit Credential Validation" with “Failure” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Account Management -> Other Account Management Events" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000204
Vuln IDs: V-26533
Rule IDs: SV-33623r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Other Account Management records events such as the access of a password hash or the Password Policy Checking API being called. System Administrator

Fix: F-29763r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Account Management -> "Audit Other Account Management Events" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Account Management -> Security Group Management" successes.

RMF Control: AC-2
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000018
Version: WINAU-000205
Vuln IDs: V-26535
Rule IDs: SV-33628r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Security Group Management records events such as the creating, deleting or changing of security groups, including changes in group members. System Administrator

Fix: F-29769r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Account Management -> "Audit Security Group Management" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Account Management -> User Account Management" successes.

RMF Control: AC-2
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000018
Version: WINAU-000206
Vuln IDs: V-26537
Rule IDs: SV-33632r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. User Account Management records events such as the creating, changing, deleting, renaming, disabling, or enabling user accounts. System Administrator

Fix: F-29773r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Account Management -> "Audit User Account Management" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Account Management -> User Account Management" failures.

RMF Control: AC-2
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000018
Version: WINAU-000256
Vuln IDs: V-26538
Rule IDs: SV-33633r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. User Account Management records events such as the creating, changing, deleting, renaming, disabling, or enabling user accounts. System Administrator

Fix: F-29775r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Account Management -> "Audit User Account Management" with “Failure” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Detailed Tracking -> Process Creation" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000302
Vuln IDs: V-26539
Rule IDs: SV-33635r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Process creation records events related to the creation of a process and the source. System Administrator

Fix: F-29777r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Detailed Tracking -> "Audit Process Creation" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Logon/Logoff -> Logoff" successes.

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000067
Version: WINAU-000505
Vuln IDs: V-26540
Rule IDs: SV-33638r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Logoff records user logoffs. If this is an interactive logon, it is recorded on the local system. If it is to a network share, it is recorded on the system accessed. System Administrator

Fix: F-29778r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Logon/Logoff -> "Audit Logoff" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Logon/Logoff -> Logon" successes.

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000067
Version: WINAU-000506
Vuln IDs: V-26541
Rule IDs: SV-33641r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Logon records user logons. If this is an interactive logon, it is recorded on the local system. If it is to a network share, it is recorded on the system accessed. System Administrator

Fix: F-29780r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Logon/Logoff -> "Audit Logon" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Logon/Logoff -> Logon" failures.

RMF Control: AC-17
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000067
Version: WINAU-000556
Vuln IDs: V-26542
Rule IDs: SV-33643r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Logon records user logons. If this is an interactive logon, it is recorded on the local system. If it is to a network share, it is recorded on the system accessed. System Administrator

Fix: F-29782r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Logon/Logoff -> "Audit Logon" with “Failure” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Logon/Logoff -> Special Logon" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000509
Vuln IDs: V-26543
Rule IDs: SV-33644r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Special Logon records special logons which have administrative privileges and can be used to elevate processes. System Administrator

Fix: F-29784r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Logon/Logoff -> "Audit Special Logon" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Policy Change -> Audit Policy Change" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000701
Vuln IDs: V-26546
Rule IDs: SV-33648r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Audit Policy Change records events related to changes in audit policy. System Administrator

Fix: F-29788r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Policy Change -> "Audit Audit Policy Change" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Policy Change -> Audit Policy Change" failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000751
Vuln IDs: V-26547
Rule IDs: SV-33650r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Audit Policy Change records events related to changes in audit policy. System Administrator

Fix: F-29789r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Policy Change -> "Audit Audit Policy Change" with “Failure” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Policy Change -> Authentication Policy Change" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000702
Vuln IDs: V-26548
Rule IDs: SV-33653r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Authentication Policy Change records events related to changes in authentication policy including Kerberos policy and Trust changes. System Administrator

Fix: F-29792r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Policy Change -> "Audit Authentication Policy Change" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Privilege Use -> Sensitive Privilege Use" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000803
Vuln IDs: V-26549
Rule IDs: SV-33654r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Sensitive Privilege Use records events related to use of sensitive privilege such as Act as part of the operating system or Debug programs. System Administrator

Fix: F-29794r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Privilege Use -> "Audit Sensitive Privilege Use" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "Privilege Use -> Sensitive Privilege Use" failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000853
Vuln IDs: V-26550
Rule IDs: SV-33656r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Sensitive Privilege Use records events related to use of sensitive privilege such as Act as part of the operating system or Debug programs. System Administrator

Fix: F-29795r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> Privilege Use -> "Audit Sensitive Privilege Use" with “Failure” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "System -> IPSec Driver" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000901
Vuln IDs: V-26551
Rule IDs: SV-33658r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. IPSec Driver records events related to the IPSec Driver such as dropped packets. System Administrator

Fix: F-29797r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> System -> "Audit IPSec Driver" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "System -> IPSec Driver" failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000951
Vuln IDs: V-26552
Rule IDs: SV-33659r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. IPSec Driver records events related to the IPSec Driver such as dropped packets. System Administrator

Fix: F-29799r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> System -> "Audit IPSec Driver" with “Failure” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "System -> Security State Change" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000903
Vuln IDs: V-26553
Rule IDs: SV-33660r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Security State Change records events related to changes in the security state such as startup and shutdown of the system. System Administrator

Fix: F-29800r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> System -> "Audit Security State Change" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "System -> Security System Extension" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000904
Vuln IDs: V-26555
Rule IDs: SV-33663r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Security System Extension records events related to extension code being loaded by the security subsystem. System Administrator

Fix: F-29803r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> System -> "Audit Security System Extension" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "System -> System Integrity" successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000905
Vuln IDs: V-26557
Rule IDs: SV-33666r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. System Integrity records events related to violations of integrity to the security subsystem. System Administrator

Fix: F-29806r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> System -> "Audit System Integrity" with “Success” selected.

b

The system will be configured to audit "System -> System Integrity" failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000955
Vuln IDs: V-26558
Rule IDs: SV-33667r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred as well as detecting attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. System Integrity records events related to violations of integrity to the security subsystem. System Administrator

Fix: F-29809r1_fix

Detailed auditing subcategories are configured in Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration. The summary level settings under Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Audit Policy will not be enforced (see V-14230). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration -> System Audit Policies -> System -> "Audit System Integrity" with “Failure” selected.

b

The 6to4 IPv6 transition technology will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WINNE-000001
Vuln IDs: V-26575
Rule IDs: SV-33685r1_rule

IPv6 transition technologies which tunnel packets through other protocols do not provide visibility.System Administrator

Fix: F-29826r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> TCPIP Settings -> IPv6 Transition Technologies -> “6to4 State” to “Enabled: Disabled State”.

b

The IP-HTTPS IPv6 transition technology will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WINNE-000002
Vuln IDs: V-26576
Rule IDs: SV-33686r1_rule

IPv6 transition technologies which tunnel packets through other protocols do not provide visibility.System Administrator

Fix: F-29827r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> TCPIP Settings -> IPv6 Transition Technologies -> “IP-HTTPS State” to “Enabled: Disabled State”. Note: "IPHTTPS URL:" must be entered in policy even if set to Disabled State, enter “about:blank”.

b

The ISATAP IPv6 transition technology will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WINNE-000003
Vuln IDs: V-26577
Rule IDs: SV-33689r1_rule

IPv6 transition technologies which tunnel packets through other protocols do not provide visibility.System Administrator

Fix: F-29828r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> TCPIP Settings -> IPv6 Transition Technologies -> “ISATAP State” to “Enabled: Disabled State”.

b

The Teredo IPv6 transition technology will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000382
Version: WINNE-000004
Vuln IDs: V-26578
Rule IDs: SV-33691r1_rule

IPv6 transition technologies which tunnel packets through other protocols do not provide visibility.System Administrator

Fix: F-29829r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> TCPIP Settings -> IPv6 Transition Technologies -> “Teredo State” to “Enabled: Disabled State”.

b

The Application event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.

RMF Control: AU-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001849
Version: WINAU-100100
Vuln IDs: V-26579
Rule IDs: SV-33693r2_rule

Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.System Administrator

Fix: F-63761r1_fix

If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Application -> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.

b

The Security event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.

RMF Control: AU-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001849
Version: WINAU-100101
Vuln IDs: V-26580
Rule IDs: SV-33695r2_rule

Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.System Administrator

Fix: F-63773r1_fix

If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Security -> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "196608" or greater.

b

The Setup event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.

RMF Control: AU-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001849
Version: WINAU-100102
Vuln IDs: V-26581
Rule IDs: SV-33698r2_rule

Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.System Administrator

Fix: F-63787r1_fix

If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Setup -> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.

b

The System event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.

RMF Control: AU-4
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001849
Version: WINAU-100103
Vuln IDs: V-26582
Rule IDs: SV-33700r2_rule

Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.System Administrator

Fix: F-63803r1_fix

If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> System -> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater.

b

The Fax service will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WINSV-000100
Vuln IDs: V-26600
Rule IDs: SV-33723r1_rule

Unnecessary Services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption.System Administrator

Fix: F-29837r1_fix

Remove or disable the Fax (fax) service.

b

The Microsoft FTP service must not be installed unless required.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000382
Version: WINSV-000101
Vuln IDs: V-26602
Rule IDs: SV-33725r2_rule

Unnecessary Services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. System Administrator

Fix: F-29838r2_fix

Uninstall or disable the Microsoft FTP Service (msftpsvc) service.

b

The Peer Networking Identity Manager service will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WINSV-000103
Vuln IDs: V-26604
Rule IDs: SV-33729r1_rule

Unnecessary Services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. System Administrator

Fix: F-29840r1_fix

Remove or disable the Peer Networking Identity Manager (p2pimsvc) service.

b

The Simple TCP/IP Services service will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WINSV-000104
Vuln IDs: V-26605
Rule IDs: SV-33731r1_rule

Unnecessary Services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. System Administrator

Fix: F-29841r1_fix

Remove or disable the Simple TCP/IP Services (simptcp) service.

b

The Telnet service will be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000382
Version: WINSV-000105
Vuln IDs: V-26606
Rule IDs: SV-33721r1_rule

Unnecessary Services increase the attack surface of a system. Some of these services may not support required levels of authentication or encryption. System Administrator

Fix: F-29836r1_fix

Remove or disable the Telnet (tlntsvr) service.

a

Windows will be prevented from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: L
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: 5.269
Vuln IDs: V-28504
Rule IDs: SV-36284r1_rule

Sending error reports to vendors can disclose information about a system to an outside organization.System Administrator

Fix: F-30621r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> “Prevent Windows from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation” to “Enabled”.

b

The DoD Root CA certificates must be installed in the Trusted Root Store.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000185
Version: WINPK-000001
Vuln IDs: V-32272
Rule IDs: SV-42596r6_rule

To ensure secure DoD websites and DoD-signed code are properly validated, the system must trust the DoD Root Certificate Authorities (CAs). The DoD root certificates will ensure that the trust chain is established for server certificates issued from the DoD CAs.System Administrator

Fix: F-87321r1_fix

Install the DoD Root CA certificates. DoD Root CA 2 DoD Root CA 3 DoD Root CA 4 DoD Root CA 5 The InstallRoot tool is available on IASE at http://iase.disa.mil/pki-pke/Pages/tools.aspx.

b

The DoD Interoperability Root CA cross-certificates must be installed in the Untrusted Certificates Store on unclassified systems.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000185
Version: WINPK-000003
Vuln IDs: V-32274
Rule IDs: SV-42607r8_rule

To ensure users do not experience denial of service when performing certificate-based authentication to DoD websites due to the system chaining to a root other than DoD Root CAs, the DoD Interoperability Root CA cross-certificates must be installed in the Untrusted Certificate Store. This requirement only applies to unclassified systems.System Administrator

Fix: F-98483r3_fix

Install the DoD Interoperability Root CA cross-certificates on unclassified systems. Issued To - Issued By - Thumbprint DoD Root CA 2 - DoD Interoperability Root CA 1 - 22BBE981F0694D246CC1472ED2B021DC8540A22F DoD Root CA 3 - DoD Interoperability Root CA 2 - AC06108CA348CC03B53795C64BF84403C1DBD341 The certificates can be installed using the InstallRoot tool. The tool and user guide are available on IASE at http://iase.disa.mil/pki-pke/Pages/tools.aspx.

c

Standard user accounts must only have Read permissions to the Active Setup\Installed Components registry key.

RMF Control: AC-6
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-002235
Version: WINRG-000001
Vuln IDs: V-32282
Rule IDs: SV-42619r2_rule

Permissions on the Active Setup\Installed Components registry key must only allow privileged accounts to add or change registry values. If standard user accounts have this capability there is a potential for programs to run with elevated privileges when a privileged user logs on to the system. System Administrator

Fix: F-71721r1_fix

Maintain the default permissions of the following registry keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\ HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\ (64-bit systems only) Users - Read Administrators - Full Control SYSTEM - Full Control CREATOR OWNER - Special (Special = Full Control - Subkeys only)

c

The Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges must be disabled.

RMF Control: CM-11
Severity: H
CCI: CCI-001812
Version: WINCC-000001
Vuln IDs: V-34974
Rule IDs: SV-46220r1_rule

Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system.

Fix: F-39540r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".

b

Local administrator accounts must have their privileged token filtered to prevent elevated privileges from being used over the network on domain systems.

RMF Control: SC-3
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-001084
Version: WINRG-000003-MS
Vuln IDs: V-36439
Rule IDs: SV-47848r3_rule

A compromised local administrator account can provide means for an attacker to move laterally between domain systems. With User Account Control enabled, filtering the privileged token for local administrator accounts will prevent the elevated privileges of these accounts from being used over the network.

Fix: F-81003r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> "Apply UAC restrictions to local accounts on network logons" to "Enabled". This policy setting requires the installation of the SecGuide custom templates included with the STIG package. "SecGuide.admx" and "SecGuide.adml" must be copied to the \Windows\PolicyDefinitions and \Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US directories respectively.

b

The US DoD CCEB Interoperability Root CA cross-certificates must be installed in the Untrusted Certificates Store on unclassified systems.

RMF Control: IA-5
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000185
Version: WINPK-000004
Vuln IDs: V-40237
Rule IDs: SV-52397r5_rule

To ensure users do not experience denial of service when performing certificate-based authentication to DoD websites due to the system chaining to a root other than DoD Root CAs, the US DoD CCEB Interoperability Root CA cross-certificates must be installed in the Untrusted Certificate Store. This requirement only applies to unclassified systems.

Fix: F-98493r3_fix

Install the US DoD CCEB Interoperability Root CA cross-certificate on unclassified systems. Issued To - Issued By - Thumbprint DoD Root CA 3 - US DoD CCEB Interoperability Root CA 2 - 929BF3196896994C0A201DF4A5B71F603FEFBF2E The certificates can be installed using the InstallRoot tool. The tool and user guide are available on IASE at http://iase.disa.mil/pki-pke/Pages/tools.aspx.

b

Windows Server 2008 R2 must be configured to audit Policy Change - Authorization Policy Change successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000703
Vuln IDs: V-57633
Rule IDs: SV-92761r1_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred, as well as detect attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Authorization Policy Change records events related to changes in user rights, such as Create a token object.

Fix: F-84777r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> Policy Change >> "Audit Authorization Policy Change" with "Success" selected.

b

The Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol must be disabled on the SMB server.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WIN00-000170
Vuln IDs: V-73519
Rule IDs: SV-88191r2_rule

SMBv1 is a legacy protocol that uses the MD5 algorithm as part of SMB. MD5 is known to be vulnerable to a number of attacks such as collision and preimage attacks as well as not being FIPS compliant. Disabling SMBv1 support may prevent access to file or print sharing resources with systems or devices that only support SMBv1. File shares and print services hosted on Windows Server 2003 are an example, however Windows Server 2003 is no longer a supported operating system. Some older network attached devices may only support SMBv1.

Fix: F-82937r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> "Configure SMBv1 Server" to "Disabled". The system must be restarted for the change to take effect. This policy setting requires the installation of the SecGuide custom templates included with the STIG package. "SecGuide.admx" and "SecGuide.adml" must be copied to the \Windows\PolicyDefinitions and \Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US directories respectively.

b

The Server Message Block (SMB) v1 protocol must be disabled on the SMB client.

RMF Control: CM-7
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000381
Version: WIN00-000180
Vuln IDs: V-73523
Rule IDs: SV-88199r2_rule

SMBv1 is a legacy protocol that uses the MD5 algorithm as part of SMB. MD5 is known to be vulnerable to a number of attacks such as collision and preimage attacks as well as not being FIPS compliant. Disabling SMBv1 support may prevent access to file or print sharing resources with systems or devices that only support SMBv1. File shares and print services hosted on Windows Server 2003 are an example, however Windows Server 2003 is no longer a supported operating system. Some older network attached devices may only support SMBv1.

Fix: F-82927r1_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> "Configure SMBv1 client driver" to "Enabled" with "Disable driver (recommended)" selected for "Configure MrxSmb10 driver". Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MS Security Guide >> "Configure SMBv1 client (extra setting needed for pre-Win8.1/2012R2)" to "Enabled" with the following three lines of text entered for "Configure LanmanWorkstation Dependencies": Bowser MRxSmb20 NSI The system must be restarted for the changes to take effect. These policy settings requires the installation of the SecGuide custom templates included with the STIG package. "SecGuide.admx" and "SecGuide.adml" must be copied to the \Windows\PolicyDefinitions and \Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US directories respectively.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 must be configured to audit Logon/Logoff - Account Lockout successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000501
Vuln IDs: V-78057
Rule IDs: SV-92753r2_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred, as well as detect attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Account Lockout events can be used to identify potentially malicious logon attempts.

Fix: F-84769r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> Logon/Logoff >> "Audit Account Lockout" with "Success" selected.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 must be configured to audit Logon/Logoff - Account Lockout failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000502
Vuln IDs: V-78059
Rule IDs: SV-92755r2_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred, as well as detect attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Account Lockout events can be used to identify potentially malicious logon attempts.

Fix: F-84771r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> Logon/Logoff >> "Audit Account Lockout" with "Failure" selected.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 must be configured to audit System - Other System Events successes.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000907
Vuln IDs: V-78061
Rule IDs: SV-92757r2_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred, as well as detect attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Audit Other System Events records information related to cryptographic key operations and the Windows Firewall service.

Fix: F-84773r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> System >> "Audit Other System Events" with "Success" selected.

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Windows Server 2008 R2 must be configured to audit System - Other System Events failures.

RMF Control: AU-12
Severity: M
CCI: CCI-000172
Version: WINAU-000908
Vuln IDs: V-78063
Rule IDs: SV-92759r2_rule

Maintaining an audit trail of system activity logs can help identify configuration errors, troubleshoot service disruptions, and analyze compromises that have occurred, as well as detect attacks. Audit logs are necessary to provide a trail of evidence in case the system or network is compromised. Collecting this data is essential for analyzing the security of information assets and detecting signs of suspicious and unexpected behavior. Audit Other System Events records information related to cryptographic key operations and the Windows Firewall service.

Fix: F-84775r2_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Advanced Audit Policy Configuration >> System Audit Policies >> System >> "Audit Other System Events" with "Failure" selected.