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Remote Desktop Services must be configured to set a time limit for disconnected sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3457 | WN08-CC-000102 | SV-48094r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls how long a session will remain open if it is unexpectedly terminated. Such sessions use system resources and must be terminated as soon as possible. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41233r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Session Time Limits -> "Set time limit for disconnected sessions" to "Enabled", and "End a disconnected session" to "1 minute". |