Title

The Remote Desktop Session Host will require secure RPC communications. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Allowing unsecure RPC communication exposes the server to man in the middle attacks and data disclosure attacks. A man in the middle attack occurs when an intruder captures packets between a client and server and modifies them before allowing the packets to be exchanged. Usually the attacker will modify the information in the packets in an attempt to cause either the client or server to reveal sensitive information.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Security “Require secure RPC communication” to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32499r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-4447

Group Title: TS/RDS - Secure RPC Connection.

Expert Comments

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