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Windows WN11-SO-000165

DISA STIG WN11-SO-000165 (CAT I): Anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares must be restricted.

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WN11-SO-000165 CAT I

Anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares must be restricted.

NIST SP 800-53: SC-4

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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\LanManServer\Parameters\ Value Name: RestrictNullSessAccess Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Restrict anonymous access to Named Pipes and Shares" to "Enabled".

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