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Remote Desktop Services is configured to use a common temporary folder for all sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3455 | 5.044 | SV-25266r1_rule | ECRC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the use of per session temporary folders or of a communal temporary folder. If this setting is enabled, only one temporary folder is used for all remoted desktop sessions. If a communal temporary folder is used, it might be possible for users to access other users temporary folders. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-08-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1899r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t 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: PerSessionTempDir Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-22934r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Temporary Folders “Do not use temporary folders per session” to “Disabled”. |