Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Remote Desktop Services must be configured with the client connection encryption set to High Level
STIG ID:
WN16-CC-000410
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SRG:
SRG-OS-000250-GPOS-00093
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Severity:
Medium
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CCI:
CCI-001453
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Vulnerability ID:
V-224948
Description
Remote connections must be encrypted to prevent interception of data or sensitive information. Selecting "High Level" will ensure encryption of Remote Desktop Services sessions in both directions.
Check
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding.Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINERegistry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\Value Name: MinEncryptionLevelType: REG_DWORDValue: 0x00000003 (3)
Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Session Host >> Security >> "Set client connection encryption level" to "Enabled" with "High Level" selected.