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The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service must not store RunAs credentials.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-73603 | WN16-CC-000550 | SV-88267r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Storage of administrative credentials could allow unauthorized access. Disallowing the storage of RunAs credentials for Windows Remote Management will prevent them from being used with plug-ins. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-11-20 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-73685r1_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\WinRM\Service\ Value Name: DisableRunAs Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| Fix Text (F-80053r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Service >> "Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials" to "Enabled". |