Client computers must be required to authenticate for RPC communication.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14254 | WN12-CC-000063-MS | SV-52989r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Configuring RPC to require authentication to the RPC Endpoint Mapper will force clients to provide authentication before RPC communication is established. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-45915r3_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Remote Procedure Call >> "Enable RPC Endpoint Mapper Client Authentication" to "Enabled". |