Check: 4.044
windows 7 iavm:
4.044
(in version v1 r32)
Title
The system is not configured to require a strong session key. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This setting controls the requirement that strong session keys be used between systems.
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 “Domain Member: Require Strong (Windows 2000 or Later) Session Key” is not set to “Enabled”, then this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\ Value Name: RequireStrongKey Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 Warning: This setting may prevent a system from being joined to a domain if not configured consistently between systems.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Domain Member: Require Strong (Windows 2000 or Later) Session Key” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-3374
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Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-002418 |
Protect the confidentiality and/or integrity of transmitted information. |
| CCI-002421 |
Implement cryptographic mechanisms to prevent unauthorized disclosure of information and/or detect changes to information during transmission. |