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The system is configured to allow remote desktop sharing through NetMeeting.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3426 | 5.027 | SV-29276r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote desktop sharing enables several users to interact and control one desktop. This could allow unauthorized users to control the system. Remote desktop sharing should be disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1738r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or its value is not set to 1, then this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Conferencing\ Value Name: NoRDS Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-5908r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> NetMeeting “Disable remote Desktop Sharing” to “Enabled". |