Check: WN10-SO-000025
Microsoft Windows 10 STIG:
WN10-SO-000025
(in versions v3 r2 through v1 r7)
Title
The built-in guest account must be renamed. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The built-in guest account is a well-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. Renaming this account to an unidentified name improves the protection of this account and the system.
Check Content
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "Accounts: Rename guest account" is set to "Guest", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Accounts: Rename guest account" to a name other than "Guest".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-220912r991589_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-220912
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |