Windows WN11-CC-000165
DISA STIG recommends
WN11-CC-000165 CAT II
Unauthenticated RPC clients must be restricted from connecting to the RPC server.
Value: REG_DWORD = 1
NIST SP 800-53: IA-3(1)
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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\Rpc\ Value Name: RestrictRemoteClients Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1
Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Remote Procedure Call >> "Restrict Unauthenticated RPC clients" to "Enabled" and "Authenticated".
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