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Terminal Services is not configured to allow only the original client to reconnect.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3459 | 5.048 | SV-29712r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting, which is located under the Sessions section of the Terminal Services configuration option, controls whether a different client may be used to resume a disconnected session. Only the original client should be able to resume a session to help prevent session hijacking. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k3 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5933r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services -> Sessions “Allow Reconnection from Original Client Only” to “Enabled”. |