Title

Unauthorized named pipes are accessible with anonymous credentials. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

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. This setting controls which of these pipes anonymous users may access.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Named pipes that can be accessed anonymously” as defined in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25093r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3338

Group Title: Anonymous Access to Named Pipes

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.