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Terminal Services is not configured to delete temporary folders.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3456 | 5.045 | SV-29102r1_rule | ECRC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting, which is located under the Temporary Folders section of the Terminal Services configuration option, controls the deletion of the temporary folders when the session is terminated. Temporary folders should always be deleted after a session is over to prevent hard disk clutter and potential leakage of information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-23 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5928r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services -> Temporary Folders “Do Not Delete Temp Folder upon Exit” to “Disabled”. |