CCE-97108-5| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_11 | Date: (C)2022-05-07 (M)2023-07-04 |
If you turn this policy setting on, local users won't be able to set up and use security questions to reset their passwords.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsCredential User InterfacePrevent the use of security questions for local accounts
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsSystem!NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions
Parameter:
[enabled/disabled]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface\Prevent the use of security questions for local accounts
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System!NoLocalPasswordResetQuestions
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 3.9 | Attack Vector: PHYSICAL |
| Exploit Score: 0.5 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
| Impact Score: 3.4 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: LOW | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: LOW |
| | Integrity: LOW |
| | Availability: LOW |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:79794 |
