Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-225383 | WN12-CC-000103 | SV-225383r569185_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Remote desktop session temporary folders must always be deleted after a session is over to prevent hard disk clutter and potential leakage of information. This setting controls the deletion of the temporary folders when the session is terminated. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-06 |
Check Text ( C-27082r471491_chk ) |
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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: DeleteTempDirsOnExit Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-27070r471492_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Temporary Folders -> "Do not delete temp folder upon exit" to "Disabled". |