Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-14248 | WN08-CC-000097 | SV-48204r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44883r1_chk ) |
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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-41340r1_fix) |
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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. |