VID |
27045 |
Severity |
40 |
Port |
135 |
Protocol |
TCP |
Class |
WMI |
Detailed Description |
If an application protocol is supported that requires knowing the user's password for authentication, the password is stored in a decipherable manner so that an attacker who uses a password attack can log on to a network resource using an exposed account.
* Platforms Affected: Microsoft Windows Any version |
Recommendation |
Setting the 'Store passwords using reversible encryption' value 'Disabled'
1. Run> SECPOL.MSC> Account Policies> Password Policy > Store passwords using reversible encryption 2. Check 'Disabled' |
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