STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

A screen saver must be enabled on the system.

DISA Rule

SV-226359r569184_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-226359

Group Title

SRG-OS-000031-GPOS-00012

Rule Version

WN12-UC-000001

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000060 - The information system conceals, via the session lock, information previously visible on the display with a publicly viewable image.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Enable screen saver" to "Enabled".

Check Contents

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop\

Value Name: ScreenSaveActive

Type: REG_SZ
Value: 1

Applications requiring continuous, real-time screen display (e.g., network management products) require the following and must be documented with the ISSO:

-The logon session does not have administrator rights.
-The display station (e.g., keyboard, monitor, etc.) is located in a controlled access area.

Vulnerability Number

V-226359

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-UC-000001

Severity Override Guidance

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop\

Value Name: ScreenSaveActive

Type: REG_SZ
Value: 1

Applications requiring continuous, real-time screen display (e.g., network management products) require the following and must be documented with the ISSO:

-The logon session does not have administrator rights.
-The display station (e.g., keyboard, monitor, etc.) is located in a controlled access area.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4217

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