Windows Server 2019 must not save passwords in the Remote Desktop Client.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| medium | V-205808 | SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157 | WN19-CC-000340 | SV-205808r1051080_rule | 2025-02-25 | 3 |
| Description |
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| Saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client could allow an unauthorized user to establish a remote desktop session to another system. The system must be configured to prevent users from saving passwords in the Remote Desktop Client. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00157, SRG-OS-000373-GPOS-00156 |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| 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: DisablePasswordSaving Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Remote Desktop Services >> Remote Desktop Connection Client >> "Do not allow passwords to be saved" to "Enabled". |