Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-254464 | WN22-SO-000200 | SV-254464r958908_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in preventing man-in-the-middle attacks. If this policy is enabled, the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing as requested by the client. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187, SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188 |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-06-14 |
Check Text ( C-57949r849206_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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters\ Value Name: EnableSecuritySignature Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-57900r849207_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees) to "Enabled". |