Title

The system must be configured to ensure smart card devices can be redirected to the Remote Desktop session. (Remote Desktop Services Role). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Enabling the redirection of smart card devices allows their use within Remote Desktop sessions.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: fEnableSmartCard Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection -> "Do not allow smart card device redirection" to "Disabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-225406r852231_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-225406

Group Title: SRG-OS-000297-GPOS-00115

Expert Comments

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