Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-220848 | WN10-CC-000270 | SV-220848r569187_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to another system. The system must be configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Check Text ( C-22563r555029_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: DisablePasswordSaving Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-22552r555030_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Connection Client >> "Do not allow passwords to be saved" to "Enabled". |