The system must be configured to ensure smart card devices can be redirected to the Remote Desktop session. (Remote Desktop Services Role).

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of TS/RDS – Smart Card Device Redirection

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-002314

SV-52230r2_rule The system must be configured to ensure smart card devices can be redirected to the Remote Desktop session. (Remote Desktop Services Role).

Vulnerability discussion

Enabling the redirection of smart card devices allows their use within Remote Desktop sessions.

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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: fEnableSmartCard Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Remote Desktop Services -> Remote Desktop Session Host -> Device and Resource Redirection -> "Do not allow smart card device redirection" to "Disabled".

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