Title

Anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts must not be allowed. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Anonymous enumeration of SAM accounts allows anonymous log on users (null session connections) to list all accounts names, thus providing a list 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: RestrictAnonymousSAM Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 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" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-225492r569185_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-225492

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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