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Check: WN12-CC-000136

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server STIG: WN12-CC-000136 (in versions v3 r7 through v2 r7)

Title

Only the default client printer must be redirected to the Remote Desktop Session Host. (Remote Desktop Services Role). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Allowing the redirection of only the default client printer to a Remote Desktop session helps reduce possible exposure of sensitive data.

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: RedirectOnlyDefaultClientPrinter 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 -> Printer Redirection -> "Redirect only the default client printer" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-225408r569185_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-225408

Group Title: SRG-OS-000114-GPOS-00059

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000366	The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-6	Configuration Settings