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Users must be prevented from connecting using Remote Desktop Services.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-CC-000097 | WN08-CC-000097 | WN08-CC-000097_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing a remote desktop session to a workstation enables another avenue of access that could be exploited. The system must be configured to prevent users from connecting to a computer using Remote Desktop Services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-CC-000097_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not 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: fDenyTSConnections Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If remote desktop for remote administration is being used, this would not be a finding. This must to be documented with the IAO. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-CC-000097_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Connections -> "Allow users to connect remotely by using Remote Desktop Services" to "Disabled. |