Remote Desktop Services is not configured with the client connection encryption set to the required level.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3454 | 5.043 | SV-25262r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting “High Level” will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1883r1_chk ) |
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| 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: MinEncryptionLevel Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3 |
| Fix Text (F-22930r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security “Set client connection encryption level” to “Enabled” and “High Level”. |