Microsoft Windows 11

Windows 11 must be configured to enable Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials

STIG ID: WN11-CC-000068 |   SRG: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227 |   Severity: Medium |   CCI: CCI-000366 |   Vulnerability ID: V-253368

Description

An exportable version of credentials is provided to remote hosts when using credential delegation which exposes them to theft on the remote host. Restricted Admin mode or Remote Credential Guard allow delegation of non-exportable credentials providing additional protection of the credentials. Enabling this configures the host to support Restricted Admin mode or Remote Credential Guard.

Check

C-56821r829186_chk

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\CredentialsDelegation\Value Name: AllowProtectedCredsType: REG_DWORDValue: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix

F-56771r829187_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Credentials Delegation >> "Remote host allows delegation of non-exportable credentials" to "Enabled".