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The system must be configured to prevent unsolicited remote assistance offers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3470 | WN08-CC-000058 | SV-48114r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote assistance allows another user to view or take control of the local session of a user. Unsolicited remote assistance is help that is offered by the remote user. This may allow unauthorized parties access to the resources on the computer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44840r3_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: fAllowUnsolicited Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 Offer remote assistance may be enabled on workstations if mitigations are in place. This must be documented with the ISSO. |
| Fix Text (F-41251r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Remote Assistance >> "Configure Offer Remote Assistance" to "Disabled". |