Microsoft Windows 10

The computer account password must not be prevented from being reset

STIG ID: WN10-SO-000050 |   SRG: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 |   Severity: Low |   CCI: CCI-000366 |   Vulnerability ID: V-220917

Description

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 your system. A new password for the computer account will be generated every 30 days.

Check

C-22632r555236_chk

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINERegistry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\Value Name: DisablePasswordChangeValue Type: REG_DWORDValue: 0

Fix

F-22621r555237_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Disable machine account password changes" to "Disabled".