The computer account password is prevented from being reset.

From Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

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

SV-29028r1_rule The computer account password is prevented from being reset.

Vulnerability discussion

As a part of Windows security, computer account passwords are changed automatically. Enabling this policy to disable automatic password changes can make the system more vulnerable to malicious access. Frequent password changes can be a significant safeguard for your system. If this policy is disabled, a new password for the computer account will be generated every week.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Disable Machine Account Password Changes” to “Disabled”.

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