The Recovery Console option is set to permit automatic logon to the system.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Recovery Console - Automatic Logon

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

SV-29024r1_rule The Recovery Console option is set to permit automatic logon to the system.

Vulnerability discussion

This is a Category 1 finding because if this option is set, the Recovery Console does not require you to provide a password and will automatically log on to the system, giving Administrator access to system files.By default, the Recovery Console requires you to provide the password for the Administrator account before accessing the system.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Recovery Console: Allow automatic administrative logon” to “Disabled”.

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