STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 5 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

The Windows DNS Server's IP address must be statically defined and configured locally on the server.

DISA Rule

SV-259374r1156950_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-259374

Group Title

SRG-APP-000420-DNS-000053

Rule Version

WDNS-22-000046

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000366 - Implement the security configuration settings.
• CCI-002463 - Provide data origin artifacts for internal name/address resolution queries.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Log on to the DNS server using the Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin account or Local Administrator account.

Use "ipconfig /all" to identify all network adapters.
or
Locate the "Network Internet Access" icon, right-click on it, and select "Open Network & Sharing Center".

Click "Change adapter settings".

Right-click on the Ethernet and click "Properties".

Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".

Select "Use the following IP address" and populate with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

Check Contents

Log on to the DNS server using the Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin account or Local Administrator account.

Use "ipconfig /all" to identify all network adapters.
or
Locate the "Network Internet Access" icon, right-click on it, and select "Open Network & Sharing Center".

Click "Change adapter settings".

Right-click on the Ethernet and click "Properties".

Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".

Verify the "Use the following IP address" is selected, with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway assigned.

If the "Use the following IP address" is not selected with a configured IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-259374

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WDNS-22-000046

Severity Override Guidance

Log on to the DNS server using the Domain Admin or Enterprise Admin account or Local Administrator account.

Use "ipconfig /all" to identify all network adapters.
or
Locate the "Network Internet Access" icon, right-click on it, and select "Open Network & Sharing Center".

Click "Change adapter settings".

Right-click on the Ethernet and click "Properties".

Select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click "Properties".

Verify the "Use the following IP address" is selected, with an IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway assigned.

If the "Use the following IP address" is not selected with a configured IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

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Target Key

5576