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WN25-DC-000050 Windows Server 2025 Kerberos policy user ticket renewal maximum lifetime must be limited to seven days or less.

DISA STIG library V1R4
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first version loaded CAT II

Maps to IA-2(8) via CCI-001941

Title

Windows Server 2025 Kerberos policy user ticket renewal maximum lifetime must be limited to seven days or less.

Control

This applies to domain controllers. It is not applicable for other systems. Verify the following is configured in the Default Domain Policy: Open "Group Policy Management". Navigate to "Group Policy Objects" in the Domain being reviewed (Forest >> Domains >> Domain). Right-click the "Default Domain Policy". Select "Edit". Navigate to Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Kerberos Policy. If the "Maximum lifetime for user ticket renewal" is greater than "7" days, this is a finding.

Discussion

This setting determines the period of time (in days) during which a user's Ticket Granting Ticket (TGT) may be renewed. This security configuration limits the amount of time an attacker has to crack the TGT and gain access. Satisfies: SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057, SRG-OS-000113-GPOS-00058

Related controls

CCI-001941

Fix

Configure the policy value in the Default Domain Policy for Computer Configuration >> Policies >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Kerberos Policy >> Maximum lifetime for user ticket renewal to a maximum of "7" days or less.