Automatic logons must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63551 | WN10-CC-000015 | SV-78041r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Allowing a system to automatically log on when the machine is booted could give access to any unauthorized individual who restarts the computer. Automatic logon with administrator privileges would give full access to an unauthorized individual. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-69481r1_fix) |
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| This is the default configuration for this setting (Disabled). If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> MSS (Legacy) >> "MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)" to "Disabled". This policy setting requires the installation of the MSS-Legacy custom templates included with the STIG package. "MSS-Legacy.admx" and " MSS-Legacy.adml" must be copied to the \Windows\PolicyDefinitions and \Windows\PolicyDefinitions\en-US directories respectively. Ensure no passwords are stored in the "DefaultPassword" registry value noted below. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ Value Name: DefaultPassword |