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Remote Desktop Services will delete temporary folders when a session is terminated.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3456 | 5.045 | SV-32493r1_rule | ECRC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the deletion of the temporary folders when the session is terminated. Temporary folders should always be deleted after a session is over to prevent hard disk clutter and potential leakage of information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-01-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-28880r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Temporary Folders “Do not delete temp folder upon exit” to “Disabled”. |