Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-254367 | WN22-CC-000360 | SV-254367r1000163_rule | Medium |
Description |
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This setting controls the ability of users to supply passwords automatically as part of their remote desktop connection. Disabling this setting would allow anyone to use the stored credentials in a connection item to connect to the terminal server. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157 |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-14 |
Check Text ( C-57852r848915_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 NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: fPromptForPassword Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-57803r848916_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> Always prompt for password upon connection to "Enabled". |