Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73567 | WN16-CC-000370 | SV-88231r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to another system. The system must be configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-07-09 |
Check Text ( C-73649r1_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_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: DisablePasswordSaving Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-80017r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Connection Client >> "Do not allow passwords to be saved" to "Enabled". |