Windows Server 2022 domain controllers must be configured to allow reset of machine account passwords.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
Enabling this setting on all domain controllers in a domain prevents domain members from changing their computer account passwords. If these passwords are weak or compromised, the inability to change them may leave these computers vulnerable.
- ID
- SV-254417r991589_rule
- Version
- WN22-DC-000330
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation Templates
A Manual Procedure
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Domain controller: Refuse machine account password changes to "Disabled".