Windows Server 2019 computer account password must not be prevented from being reset.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-205815 | SRG-OS-000379-GPOS-00164 | WN19-SO-000090 | SV-205815r971545_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| 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. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| 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 |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Disable machine account password changes" to "Disabled". |