Only the default client printer must be redirected to the Remote Desktop Session Host. (Remote Desktop Services Role).

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

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-52163r2_rule Only the default client printer must be redirected to the Remote Desktop Session Host. (Remote Desktop Services Role).

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing the redirection of only the default client printer to a Remote Desktop session helps reduce possible exposure of sensitive data.

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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: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\ Value Name: RedirectOnlyDefaultClientPrinter Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Printer Redirection -> "Redirect only the default client printer" to "Enabled".

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