The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) service must not store RunAs credentials.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-63375 | WN10-CC-000355 | SV-77865r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Storage of administrative credentials could allow unauthorized access. Disallowing the storage of RunAs credentials for Windows Remote Management will prevent them from being used with plug-ins. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-04-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-64113r1_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\WinRM\Service\ Value Name: DisableRunAs Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-69293r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Remote Management (WinRM) >> WinRM Service >> "Disallow WinRM from storing RunAs credentials" to "Enabled". |