The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-225398 | WN12-CC-000125 | SV-225398r569185_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Digest authentication is not as strong as other options and may be subject to man-in-the-middle attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-03-01 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27097r471536_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client\ Value Name: AllowDigest Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-27085r471537_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) -> WinRM Client -> "Disallow Digest authentication" to "Enabled". |