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WN22-SO-000260 Windows Server 2022 services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication must use the computer identity instead of authenticating anonymously.

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

Maps to CM-6 via CCI-000366

Title

Windows Server 2022 services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication must use the computer identity instead of authenticating anonymously.

Control

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\Control\LSA\ Value Name: UseMachineId Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Discussion

Services using Local System that use Negotiate when reverting to NTLM authentication may gain unauthorized access if allowed to authenticate anonymously versus using the computer identity.

Related controls

CCI-000366

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Network security: Allow Local System to use computer identity for NTLM to "Enabled".