Check: 5.006
Windows 7 STIG:
5.006
(in versions v1 r32 through v1 r25)
Title
The system must be configured with a password-protected screen saver. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked when unattended. Enabling a password-protected screen saver to engage after a specified period of time helps protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer.
Check Content
If any of the registry values do not exist or are not configured as follows, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop\ Value Name: ScreenSaveActive Value Type: REG_SZ Value: 1 Value Name: ScreenSaverIsSecure Value Type: REG_SZ Value: 1 Value Name: ScreenSaveTimeout Value Type: REG_SZ Value: 900 (or less) Applications requiring continuous, real-time screen display (e.g., network management products) require the following and must be documented with the ISSO. -The logon session does not have administrator rights. -The display station (e.g., keyboard, monitor, etc.) is located in a controlled access area.
Fix Text
Configure the policy values for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> as follows: "Enable Screen Saver" to "Enabled". "Password protect the screen saver" to "Enabled". "Screen Saver timeout" to "Enabled: 900 seconds" (or less).
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25201r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1122
Group Title: Password Protected Screen Saver
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000056 |
Retain the device lock until the user reestablishes access using established identification and authentication procedures. |
| CCI-000057 |
Prevent further access to the system by initiating a device lock after organization-defined time period of inactivity; and/or requiring the user to initiate a device lock before leaving the system unattended. |
| CCI-000060 |
Conceal, via the device lock, information previously visible on the display with a publicly viewable image. |