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Remote Desktop Services is not configured to set a time limit for disconnected sessions.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3457 5.046 SV-25264r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
This setting controls how long a session will remain open if it is unexpectedly terminated. Such sessions should be terminated as soon as possible.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-06

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-28881r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Session Time Limits “Set time limit for disconnected sessions” to “Enabled”, and “End a disconnected session” to “1 minute".