STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2022 services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication must use the computer identity instead of authenticating anonymously.

DISA Rule

SV-254470r991589_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-254470

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN22-SO-000260

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.

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: 0x00000001 (1)

Vulnerability Number

V-254470

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN22-SO-000260

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: 0x00000001 (1)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5485