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Remote control of a Terminal Service session is allowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3341 | 3.066 | SV-3341r1_rule | ECSC-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting is used to control the rules for remote control of Terminal Services user sessions. This is a Category 1 finding because remote control of sessions could permit an unauthorized user to access sensitive information on the controlled system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-126r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to prevent remote control of the computer by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services, “Sets rules for remote control of Terminal Services user settings” to “Enabled” and the “Options” will be set to “No remote control allowed”. |