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Terminal Services is not configured to limit the number of connections.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3450 | 5.039 | SV-3450r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting limits the number of simultaneous connections allowed to the terminal server. By default, unlimited connections are allowed. Allowing unlimited connections allows a potential DoS attack. The number of incoming connections should be limited to one. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k3 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5919r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services “Limit Number of Connections” to “Enabled”, and the value “TS maximum connections allowed” to no more than “1”. |