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The system is not configured to require a strong session key.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3374 4.044 SV-25043r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
This setting controls the requirement that strong session keys be used between systems.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-502r1_chk )
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 “Domain Member: Require Strong (Windows 2000 or Later) Session Key” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding.

The policy referenced configures the following registry value:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\

Value Name: RequireStrongKey

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Warning: This setting may prevent a system from being joined to a domain if not configured consistently between systems.
Fix Text (F-5801r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Require Strong (Windows 2000 or Later) Session Key” to “Enabled”.