STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The computer clock synchronization tolerance must be limited to 5 minutes or less.

DISA Rule

SV-224969r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-224969

Group Title

SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057

Rule Version

WN16-DC-000060

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value in the Default Domain Policy for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Kerberos Policy >> "Maximum tolerance for computer clock synchronization" to a maximum of "5" minutes or less.

Check Contents

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 tolerance for computer clock synchronization" is greater than "5" minutes, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-224969

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-DC-000060

Severity Override Guidance

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 tolerance for computer clock synchronization" is greater than "5" minutes, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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