Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36656 | WN12-UC-000001 | SV-51758r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked when unattended. Enabling a password-protected screen saver to engage after a specified period of time helps protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-05 |
Check Text ( C-46887r2_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_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop\ Value Name: ScreenSaveActive Type: REG_SZ Value: 1 Applications requiring continuous, real-time screen display (e.g., network management products) require the following and must be documented with the ISSO: -The logon session does not have administrator rights. -The display station (e.g., keyboard, monitor, etc.) is located in a controlled access area. |
Fix Text (F-44833r2_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Enable screen saver" to "Enabled". |