Group Policies must be refreshed in the background if the user is logged on.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3469 | WN12-CC-000029 | SV-52906r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| If this setting is enabled, then Group Policy settings are not refreshed while a user is currently logged on. This could lead to instances when a user does not have the latest changes to a policy applied and is therefore operating in an insecure context. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-45832r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Group Policy -> "Turn off background refresh of Group Policy" to "Disabled". |