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V-205913CAT I — High severitySV-205913r991589_rule

Windows Server 2019 must not allow anonymous SID/Name translation.

Rule version WN19-SO-000210 · STIG v3 · 2026-02-12

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-205913
Group title
SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Rule ID
SV-205913r991589_rule
Check ID
C-6178r356101_chk
Fix ID
F-6178r356102_fix