Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1174 | 4.028 | SV-29226r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Administrators should use this setting to control when a computer disconnects an inactive SMB session. If client activity resumes, the session is automatically reestablished. This protects critical and sensitive network data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-08-28 |
Check Text ( C-427r1_chk ) |
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Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options. If the value for “Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending a session” is not set to ”15" minutes or less, then this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters\ Value Name: AutoDisconnect Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 15 |
Fix Text (F-5774r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending a session” to ”15” minutes or less. |