V-205913
SV-205913r991589_rule
CAT I
Windows Server 2019 must not allow anonymous SID/Name translation.
From: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide (V3R8)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must be able to perform such translations.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
Verify the effective setting in Local Group Policy Editor.
Run "gpedit.msc".
Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options.
If the value for "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" is not set to "Disabled", this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation" to "Disabled".
CCI Reference
CCI-000366- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:25
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:25