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Users must be prevented from connecting using Terminal Services.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14248 | 5.117 | SV-14859r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing a Terminal Services session to a workstation enables another avenue of access that could be exploited. The system must be configured to prevent users from connecting to a computer using Terminal Services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-53567r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services -> Terminal Server -> Connections "Allow users to connect remotely using Terminal Services" to "Disabled. |