Unauthorized shares can be accessed anonymously.

From Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Anonymous Access to Network Shares

Associated with IA controls: ECCD-2, ECCD-1

SV-29703r1_rule Unauthorized shares can be accessed anonymously.

Vulnerability discussion

This is a Category 1 finding because the potential for gaining unauthorized system access. Any shares listed can be accessed by any network user. This could lead to the exposure or corruption of sensitive data. Enabling this setting is very dangerous.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Shares that can be accessed anonymously” to be defined but containing no entries (Blank).

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