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18.9.58.3.3.3 Ensure 'Do not allow LPT port redirection' is set to 'Enabled'

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Information

This policy setting specifies whether to prevent the redirection of data to client LPT ports during a Remote Desktop Services session.

The recommended state for this setting is: 'Enabled'.

Rationale:
In a more security-sensitive environment, it is desirable to reduce the possible attack surface.

The need for LPT port redirection within a Remote Desktop session is very rare, so makes sense to reduce the number of unexpected avenues for data exfiltration and/or malicious code transfer.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 'Enabled':


Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Remote Desktop Services\Remote Desktop Session Host\Device and Resource Redirection\Do not allow LPT port redirection


Note: This Group Policy path is provided by the Group Policy template 'TerminalServer.admx/adml' that is included with all versions of the Microsoft Windows Administrative Templates.

Impact:
Users in a Remote Desktop Services session will not be able to redirect server data to local (client) LPT ports.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1937

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-7, CSCv6|9.1

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: e90740f3a3df28a7f2a5869a9f7b7c6c16abea0ea30181c459ebdfcb69d9dae5