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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • The setting Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always) must be configured to Enabled.

    <VulnDiscussion>The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in p...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • The setting Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (if server agrees) must be configured to Enabled.

    <VulnDiscussion>The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. If this policy is enabled, the SMB cl...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000074-GPOS-00042

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Unencrypted passwords must not be sent to third-party Server Message Block (SMB) servers.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Some non-Microsoft SMB servers only support unencrypted (plain-text) password authentication. Sending plain-text passwords ac...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The setting Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (always) must be configured to Enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in p...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • The setting Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees) must be configured to Enabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in p...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Anonymous SID/Name translation must not be allowed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must ...
    Rule High Severity

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