Restrict unauthenticated RPC clients.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14253 | 5.123 | SV-25172r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the system is configured to restrict unauthenticated RPC clients from connecting to the RPC server. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-11599r1_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\Rpc\ Value Name: RestrictRemoteClients Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-13578r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Procedure Call “Restrictions for Unauthenticated RPC clients” to “Enabled” and “Authenticated”. |