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V-225046

CAT I (High)

Anonymous enumeration of shares must not be allowed.

Rule ID

SV-225046r958524_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V2R10

CCIs

CCI-001090

Discussion

Allowing anonymous logon users (null session connections) to list all account names and enumerate all shared resources can provide a map of potential points to attack the system.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.

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

Value Name: RestrictAnonymous

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Do not allow anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts and shares" to "Enabled".