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The computer account password must not be prevented from being reset.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-63653 WN10-SO-000050 SV-78143r1_rule Low
Description
Computer account passwords are changed automatically on a regular basis. Disabling automatic password changes can make the system more vulnerable to malicious access. Frequent password changes can be a significant safeguard for your system. A new password for the computer account will be generated every 30 days.
STIG Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-01-04

Details

Check Text ( C-64707r1_chk )
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: DisablePasswordChange

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-69885r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Disable machine account password changes" to "Disabled".