Title

The system can be removed from the docking station without logging on first. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting controls the ability to undock the system without having to log on. Since the removal of a computer should be controlled, users should have to log on before undocking the computer to ensure that they have the appropriate rights to undock the system. In addition to software security settings, physical security should be in place to prevent unauthorized removal of computers.

Check Content

Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options. If the value for “Devices: Allow Undock Without Having to Log On” is not set to ” Disabled”, then this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System Value Name: UndockWithoutLogon Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Allow Undock Without Having to Log On” to “Disabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29708r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3372

Group Title: Undock Without Logging On

Expert Comments

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