Check: WN12-SO-000014
Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server STIG:
WN12-SO-000014
(in versions v3 r7 through v2 r7)
Title
Outgoing secure channel traffic must be signed when possible. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Requests sent on the secure channel are authenticated, and sensitive information (such as passwords) is encrypted, but the channel is not integrity checked. If this policy is enabled, outgoing secure channel traffic will be signed.
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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: SignSecureChannel Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 If the value for "Domain Member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)" is set to "Enabled", this can be NA (see V-6831).
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)" to "Enabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-225458r916422_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-225458
Group Title: SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002418 |
The information system protects the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information. |
| CCI-002421 |
The information system implements cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission unless otherwise protected by organization-defined alternative physical safeguards. |