Check: 5.116
Windows 2003 DC STIG:
5.116
(in version v6 r40)
Title
Terminal Services / Remote Desktop Service - Prevent password saving in the Remote Desktop Client (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client.
Check Content
Fix Text
XP - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services-> Client “Do not allow passwords to be saved” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-29407r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-14247
Group Title:
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002038 |
The organization requires users to reauthenticate upon organization-defined circumstances or situations requiring reauthentication. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| IA-11 |
Re-authentication |