STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2025 domain controllers must be configured to allow reset of machine account passwords.

DISA Rule

SV-278164r1182134_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278164

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN25-DC-000330

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Domain controller: Refuse machine account password changes to "Disabled".

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This applies to domain controllers. It is not applicable for other systems.

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\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\

Value Name: RefusePasswordChange

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Vulnerability Number

V-278164

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN25-DC-000330

Severity Override Guidance

This applies to domain controllers. It is not applicable for other systems.

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\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\

Value Name: RefusePasswordChange

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000000 (0)

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Target Key

5719