Ctrl+Alt+Del security attention sequence is disabled.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Ctrl+Alt+Del Security Attention Sequence

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-25045r1_rule Ctrl+Alt+Del security attention sequence is disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Disabling the Ctrl+Alt+Del security attention sequence can compromise system security. Because only Windows responds to the Ctrl+Alt+Del security sequence, you can be assured that any passwords you enter following that sequence are sent only to Windows. If you eliminate the sequence requirement, malicious programs can request and receive your Windows password. Disabling this sequence also suppresses a custom logon banner.

Check content

Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options. If the value for “Interactive Logon: Do not require CTRL+ALT+DEL” is not set to “Disabled”, then this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\ Value Name: DisableCAD Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Interactive Logon: Do not require CTRL ALT DEL” to “Disabled”.

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