Shared user accounts are permitted on the system.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000764

SV-29623r1_rule Shared user accounts are permitted on the system.

Vulnerability discussion

Shared accounts do not provide individual accountability for system access and resource usage.

Check content

Interview the SA to determine if any shared accounts exist. Any shared account must be documented with the IAO. Documentation should include the reason for the account, who has access to this account, and how the risk of using a shared account (which provides no individual identification and accountability) is mitigated. Note: As an example, a shared account may be permitted for a help desk or a site security personnel machine, if that machine is stand-alone and has no access to the network.

Fix text

Remove any shared accounts that do not meet the exception requirements listed.

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