xccdf_mil.disa.stig_group_V-254433
xccdf_mil.disa.stig_rule_SV-254433r1106522_rule
CAT II
Windows Server 2022 must restrict remote calls to the Security Account Manager (SAM) to Administrators on domain-joined member servers and standalone or nondomain-joined systems.
From: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide (VV2R7R7)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>The Windows SAM stores users' passwords. Restricting Remote Procedure Call (RPC) connections to the SAM to Administrators helps protect those credentials.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
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Fix Text
Navigate to the policy Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Network access: Restrict clients allowed to make remote calls to SAM.
Select "Edit Security" to configure the "Security descriptor:".
Add "Administrators" in "Group or user names:" if it is not already listed (this is the default).
Select "Administrators" in "Group or user names:".
Select "Allow" for "Remote Access" in "Permissions for "Administrators".
Click "OK".
The "Security descriptor:" must be populated with "O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA) for the policy to be enforced.
If an application requires this user right, this would not be a finding. Vendor documentation must support the requirement for having the user right. The requirement must be documented and approved by the information system security officer (ISSO).
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CCI-002235- Created
- 2026-03-12 19:38:14
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-12 19:38:14