Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73595 | WN16-CC-000510 | SV-88259r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Unencrypted remote access to a system can allow sensitive information to be compromised. Windows remote management connections must be encrypted to prevent this. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000393-GPOS-00173, SRG-OS-000394-GPOS-00174 |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-16 |
Check Text ( C-73677r1_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\WinRM\Client\ Value Name: AllowUnencryptedTraffic Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
Fix Text (F-80045r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Client >> "Allow unencrypted traffic" to "Disabled". |