Administrator automatic logon is enabled.

From Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-29005r1_rule Administrator automatic logon is enabled.

Vulnerability discussion

This is a category 1 finding because it will directly log on to the system with administrator privileges when the machine is rebooted. This would give full access to any unauthorized individual who reboots the computer.By default this setting is not enabled. If this setting exists, it should be disabled. If this capability exists, the password may also be present in the registry, and must be removed.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (AutoAdminLogon) Enable Automatic Logon (not recommended)” to “Disabled”.

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