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The amount of idle time required before suspending a session will be properly set.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1174 4.028 SV-32313r1_rule ECSC-1 Low
Description
Administrators should use this setting to control when a computer disconnects an inactive SMB session. If client activity resumes, the session is automatically re-established. This protects critical and sensitive network data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-07-02

Details

Check Text ( C-32835r1_chk )
Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in.
Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view.
Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options.

If the value for “Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending a session” is not set to "15" minutes or less, then this is a finding.

The policy referenced configures the following registry value:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters\

Value Name: AutoDisconnect

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 15
Fix Text (F-28954r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Amount of idle time required before suspending a session” to "15” minutes or less.