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Windows Server 2019 must be configured to require a strong session key.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-93553 WN19-SO-000110 SV-103639r1_rule Medium
Description
A computer connecting to a domain controller will establish a secure channel. The secure channel connection may be subject to compromise, such as hijacking or eavesdropping, if strong session keys are not used to establish the connection. Requiring strong session keys enforces 128-bit encryption between systems. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000423-GPOS-00187, SRG-OS-000424-GPOS-00188
STIG Date
Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-15

Details

Check Text ( C-92869r1_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\Services\Netlogon\Parameters\

Value Name: RequireStrongKey

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

This setting may prevent a system from being joined to a domain if not configured consistently between systems.
Fix Text (F-99797r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Domain member: Require strong (Windows 2000 or Later) session key" to "Enabled".