Windows Server 2022 must not allow anonymous SID/Name translation.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-254465	WN22-SO-000210	SV-254465r991589_rule		High

Description

Allowing anonymous SID/Name translation can provide sensitive information for accessing a system. Only authorized users must be able to perform such translations.

STIG	Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2025-05-15

Details

Check Text (C-57950r849209_chk)

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 (F-57901r849210_fix)

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Network access: Allow anonymous SID/Name translation to "Disabled".