Client computers must be required to authenticate for RPC communication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14254 | WN08-CC-000063 | SV-48208r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Configuring RPC to require authentication to the RPC Endpoint Mapper will force clients to provide authentication before RPC communication is established. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41344r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Remote Procedure Call -> "Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication" to "Enabled. |