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V-254465CAT I — High severitySV-254465r991589_rule

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

Rule version WN22-SO-000210 · STIG v2 · 2026-08-19

Discussion

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

Check

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

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

Identifiers

Group ID
V-254465
Group title
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Rule ID
SV-254465r991589_rule
Check ID
C-57950r849209_chk
Fix ID
F-57901r849210_fix