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Only the default client printer must be redirected to the Remote Desktop Session Host. (Remote Desktop Services Role).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-40204 | WN12-CC-000136 | SV-52163r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing the redirection of only the default client printer to a Remote Desktop session helps reduce possible exposure of sensitive data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-09-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-46955r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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 NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: RedirectOnlyDefaultClientPrinter Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-45188r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Printer Redirection -> "Redirect only the default client printer" to "Enabled". |