Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3374 | 4.044 | SV-25043r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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This setting controls the requirement that strong session keys be used between systems. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-07-02 |
Check Text ( C-502r1_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 “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) |
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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”. |