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V-259395

CAT II

The Windows DNS Server must restrict individuals from using it for launching denial-of-service (DoS) attacks against other information systems.

Ships Affected
1
Total Findings
1
Open
0
Closed
1

Check Text

Review the DNS server to confirm the server restricts direct and remote console access to users other than Administrators. 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 >> User Rights Assignment. If any accounts or groups other than the following are granted the "Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services" user right, this is a finding: Administrators Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment. If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny access to this computer from the network" user right, this is a finding: Guests Group Navigate to Local Computer Policy >> Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment. If the following accounts or groups are not defined for the "Deny log on locally" user right, this is a finding: Guests Group

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Allow log on through Remote Desktop Services to include only the following accounts or groups: Administrators Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Deny access to this computer from the network to include the following: Guests Group Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> User Rights Assignment >> Deny log on locally to include the following: Guests Group

STIG Reference

STIG
Microsoft Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) Security Technical Implementation Guide
Version
2
Release
4
Rule ID
SV-259395r961152_rule

All Occurrences

This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)

Ship Hull # Source File Status Assigned To Scan Date Actions
USNS MONTFORD POINT T-ESD-1 _Reviewed/MONT-DC-003/Checklist/MONT-DC-003_WinServerDNS_V2R3_20251023-172313.ckl
Unassigned 2026-01-14T12:57:38.179760 View in Context
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