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Remote Desktop Services must be configured to use session-specific temporary folders.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3455 | 5.044 | SV-25266r2_rule | ECRC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If a communal temporary folder is used for remote desktop sessions, it might be possible for users to access other users' temporary folders. If this setting is enabled, only one temporary folder is used for all remote desktop sessions. Per session temporary folders must be established. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-22934r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Temporary Folders “Do not use temporary folders per session” to “Disabled”. |