The system will be configured to allow only the default client printer to be redirected in the Remote Desktop session. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-002314

SV-32508r2_rule The system will be configured to allow only the default client printer to be redirected in the Remote Desktop session. (Remote Desktop Services Role)

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to allow only the default client printer to be redirected in the Remote Desktop session.

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \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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