Title

The system is configured to permit storage of credentials or .NET Passports. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting controls the storage of authentication credentials or .NET passports on the local system. Such credentials should never be stored on the local machine as that may lead to account compromise.

Check Content

Fix Text

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

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29257r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3376

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Expert Comments

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