Terminal Services is not configured to disconnect clients when time limits are exceeded.

From Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Terminal Services - Enforce Session Time Limit

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-29714r1_rule Terminal Services is not configured to disconnect clients when time limits are exceeded.

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This setting, which is located under the Sessions section of the Terminal Services configuration option, controls whether or not clients are forcefully disconnected if their terminal services time limit is exceeded. If time limits are established for users, they should be enforced.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Terminal Services -> Sessions “Terminate Session When Time Limits are Reached” to “Enabled”.

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