Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Version

V3 · R7

CurrentPublished Thu Nov 09 2023

The Windows SMB server must perform SMB packet signing when possible.

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The Windows SMB server must perform SMB packet signing when possible.

Description

Discussion Text

The server message block (SMB) protocol provides the basis for many network operations. Digitally signed SMB packets aid in preventing man-in-the-middle attacks. If this policy is enabled, the SMB server will negotiate SMB packet signing as requested by the client.

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Objective

V-226298

Rule

SV-226298r916422_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WN12-SO-000033

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

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\LanManServer\Parameters\

Value Name: EnableSecuritySignature

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Microsoft network server: Digitally sign communications (if client agrees)" to "Enabled".

STIG check 262 of 364 in the Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller STIG checklist

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