Windows Server 2019 domain controllers must be configured to allow reset of machine account passwords.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-205876 | SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 | WN19-DC-000330 | SV-205876r991589_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| Enabling this setting on all domain controllers in a domain prevents domain members from changing their computer account passwords. If these passwords are weak or compromised, the inability to change them may leave these computers vulnerable. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| This applies to domain controllers. It is NA 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) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain controller: Refuse machine account password changes" to "Disabled". |