STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The Deny access to this computer from the network user right on domain controllers must be configured to prevent unauthenticated access.

DISA Rule

SV-225000r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225000

Group Title

SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

Rule Version

WN16-DC-000370

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> "Deny access to this computer from the network" to include the following:

- Guests Group

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This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

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 >> User Rights Assignment.

If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny access to this computer from the network" user right, this is a finding.

- Guests Group

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If the following SIDs are not defined for the "SeDenyNetworkLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

S-1-5-32-546 (Guests)

Vulnerability Number

V-225000

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-DC-000370

Severity Override Guidance

This applies to domain controllers. A separate version applies to other systems.

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 >> User Rights Assignment.

If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny access to this computer from the network" user right, this is a finding.

- Guests Group

For server core installations, run the following command:

Secedit /Export /Areas User_Rights /cfg c:\path\filename.txt

Review the text file.

If the following SIDs are not defined for the "SeDenyNetworkLogonRight" user right, this is a finding.

S-1-5-32-546 (Guests)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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