V-259395
CAT IIThe 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 |