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Solicited Remote Assistance must not be allowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-CC-000059 | WN12-CC-000059 | WN12-CC-000059_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote assistance allows another user to view or take control of the local session of a user. Solicited assistance is help that is specifically requested by the local user. This may allow unauthorized parties access to the resources on the computer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-CC-000059_chk ) |
|---|
| 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 NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: fAllowToGetHelp Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-CC-000059_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Assistance -> "Configure Solicited Remote Assistance" to "Disabled". |