Terminal Services is not configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3454 | 5.043 | SV-16953r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting “High Level” will ensure encryption of Terminal Services sessions in both directions. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-06-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-40665r1_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 Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: MinEncryptionLevel Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3 |
| Fix Text (F-16023r2_fix) |
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| 2008 - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services ->Terminal Server -> Security “Set Client Connection Encryption Level” will be set to “Enabled” and select “High Level” for the “Encryption Level”. |