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Windows Server 2019 session security for NTLM SSP-based servers must be configured to require NTLMv2 session security and 128-bit encryption.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-93307 WN19-SO-000340 SV-103395r1_rule Medium
Description
Microsoft has implemented a variety of security support providers for use with Remote Procedure Call (RPC) sessions. All of the options must be enabled to ensure the maximum security level.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-15

Details

Check Text ( C-92625r1_chk )
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: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0\

Value Name: NTLMMinServerSec

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x20080000 (537395200)
Fix Text (F-99553r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: Minimum session security for NTLM SSP based (including secure RPC) servers" to "Require NTLMv2 session security" and "Require 128-bit encryption" (all options selected).