Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-6833 | 3.115 | SV-25059r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) server to always perform SMB packet signing. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Check Text ( C-3112r1_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 “Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (always)” 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\LanManServer\Parameters\ Value Name: RequireSecuritySignature Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-6520r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (always)” to “Enabled”. |