Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36713 | WN12-CC-000124 | SV-51753r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Unencrypted remote access to a system can allow sensitive information to be compromised. Windows remote management connections must be encrypted to prevent this. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-12-05 |
Check Text ( C-46882r1_chk ) |
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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\WinRM\Client\ Value Name: AllowUnencryptedTraffic Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-44828r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) -> WinRM Client -> "Allow unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled". |