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WN11-SO-000140 Anonymous SID/Name translation must not be allowed.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT I

Maps to CM-6 via CCI-000366

Title

Anonymous SID/Name translation must not be allowed.

Control

Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor. Run "gpedit.msc". Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding.

Discussion

Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must be able to perform such translations.

Related controls

CCI-000366

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" to "Disabled".