STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

Services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication must use the computer identity vs. authenticating anonymously.

DISA Rule

SV-225501r569185_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225501

Group Title

SRG-OS-000114-GPOS-00059

Rule Version

WN12-SO-000061

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

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".

Check Contents

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: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-225501

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-SO-000061

Severity Override Guidance

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: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4214

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