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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • Windows Server 2022 permissions for the Windows installation directory must conform to minimum requirements.

    <VulnDiscussion>Changing the system's file and directory permissions allows the possibility of unauthorized and anonymous modification to the...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000324-GPOS-00125

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 default permissions for the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry hive must be maintained.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Changing the system's registry permi...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000080-GPOS-00048

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 nonadministrative accounts or groups must only have print permissions on printer shares.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Windows shares are a means by which files, folders, printers, and other resources can be published for network users to acces...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-OS-000118-GPOS-00060

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 outdated or unused accounts must be removed or disabled.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Outdated or unused accounts provide penetration points that may go undetected. Inactive accounts must be deleted if no longer...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000104-GPOS-00051

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 accounts must require passwords.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;The lack of password protection enables anyone to gain access to the information system, which opens a backdoor opportunity f...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000076-GPOS-00044

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 passwords must be configured to expire.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Passwords that do not expire or are reused increase the exposure of a password with greater probability of being discovered o...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000363-GPOS-00150

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 system files must be monitored for unauthorized changes.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Monitoring system files for changes against a baseline on a regular basis may help detect the possible introduction of malici...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000138-GPOS-00069

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 nonsystem-created file shares must limit access to groups that require it.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Shares on a system provide network access. To prevent exposing sensitive information, where shares are necessary, permissions...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 must have software certificate installation files removed.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Use of software certificates and their accompanying installation files for end users to access resources is less secure than ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-OS-000185-GPOS-00079

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group
  • Windows Server 2022 systems requiring data at rest protections must employ cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure and modification of the information at rest.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;This requirement addresses protection of user-generated data as well as operating system-specific configuration data. Organiz...
    Rule High Severity
  • SRG-OS-000425-GPOS-00189

    <GroupDescription></GroupDescription>
    Group

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