Windows Server 2022 computer account password must not be prevented from being reset.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-254453 | WN22-SO-000090 | SV-254453r971545_rule | CCI-001967 | medium |
| 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 the system. A new password for the computer account will be generated every 30 days. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-15 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-254453r971545_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: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text (F-57889r849174_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".