The Windows SMB client will be enabled to always perform SMB packet signing.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6832 | 3.114 | SV-32366r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) client to perform SMB packet signing when communicating with an SMB server that is enabled or required to perform SMB packet signing. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k8 R2 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-6519r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Client: Digitally sign communications (always)” to “Enabled”. |