Title

Windows Server 2019 services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication must use the computer identity instead of authenticating anonymously. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication may gain unauthorized access if allowed to authenticate anonymously versus using the computer identity.

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: UseMachineId Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-205916r569188_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-205916

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

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