Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-14247 | WN08-CC-000096 | SV-48203r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to another system. The system must be configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-41339r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Connection Client -> "Do not allow passwords to be saved" to "Enabled". |