Users must be prevented from mapping local LPT ports and redirecting data from the Remote Desktop Session Host to local LPT ports. (Remote Desktop Services Role).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-225405 | WN12-CC-000133 | SV-225405r852230_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Preventing the redirection of Remote Desktop session data to a client computer's LPT ports helps reduce possible exposure of sensitive data. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-09-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27104r471557_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: fDisableLPT Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-27092r471558_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection -> "Do not allow LPT port redirection" to "Enabled". |