Windows Server 2019 Kerberos policy user ticket renewal maximum lifetime must be limited to seven days or less.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205705 | WN19-DC-000050 | SV-205705r1051074_rule | CCI-001941 | medium |
| Description | ||||
| This setting determines the period of time (in days) during which a user's TGT may be renewed. This security configuration limits the amount of time an attacker has to crack the TGT and gain access. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057, SRG-OS-000113-GPOS-00058 | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-23 | |||
Related Frameworks
3 paths across 3 frameworks
Related Frameworks
NIST 800-531 mapping
IA-2(8)
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
NIST 800-1711 mapping
3.5.4
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
- DISA · 2025-01-23 · disa_cci_list · equivalent
- NIST · Rev 2 (Feb 2020, errata Jan 2021) · nist_800_171_app_d · equivalent
CCI1 mapping
CCI-001941
1.00
- DISA · 3 · disa_xccdf · related
Details
Check Text (C-205705r1051074_chk)
This applies to domain controllers. It is NA for other systems.
Verify the following is configured in the Default Domain Policy:
Open "Group Policy Management".
Navigate to "Group Policy Objects" in the Domain being reviewed (Forest >> Domains >> Domain).
Right-click on the "Default Domain Policy".
Select "Edit".
Navigate to Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Kerberos Policy.
If the "Maximum lifetime for user ticket renewal" is greater than "7" days, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-5970r355034_fix)
Configure the policy value in the Default Domain Policy for Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Kerberos Policy >> "Maximum lifetime for user ticket renewal" to a maximum of "7" days or less.