Check: 3.080
Windows 2003 DC STIG:
3.080
(in version v6 r40)
Title
The system is configured to prevent background refresh of Group Policy. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If this setting is enabled, then Group Policy settings are not refreshed while a user is currently logged on. This could lead to instances when a user does not have the latest changes to a policy applied and is therefore operating in an insecure context.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the system to require Group Policy background refresh by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Group Policy “Turn Off Background Refresh of Group Policy” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-29605r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-3469
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000366 |
Implement the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |