Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-6832 | WN12-SO-000028 | SV-52935r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in preventing man-in-the-middle attacks. If this policy is enabled, the SMB client will only communicate with an SMB server that performs SMB packet signing. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-45861r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Microsoft network client: Digitally sign communications (always)" to "Enabled". |