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The Windows SMB server is not enabled to perform SMB packet signing when possible.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1162 3.046 SV-1162r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
If this policy is enabled, it causes the Windows Server Message Block (SMB) server to perform SMB packet signing.
STIG Date
Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-104r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Microsoft Network Server: Digitally sign communications (if Client agrees)” to “Enabled”.