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WN25-SO-000290 Windows Server 2025 Kerberos encryption types must be configured to prevent the use of DES and RC4 encryption suites.

DISA STIG library V1R4
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first version loaded CAT II

Maps to IA-7 via CCI-000803

Title

Windows Server 2025 Kerberos encryption types must be configured to prevent the use of DES and RC4 encryption suites.

Control

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters\ Value Name: SupportedEncryptionTypes Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x7ffffff8 (2147483640)

Discussion

Certain encryption types are no longer considered secure. The DES and RC4 encryption suites must not be used for Kerberos encryption. Note: Organizations with domain controllers running earlier versions of Windows where RC4 encryption is enabled, which select "The other domain supports Kerberos AES Encryption" on domain trusts, may be required to allow client communication across the trust relationship.

Related controls

CCI-000803

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> Network security: Configure encryption types allowed for Kerberos to "Enabled" with only the following selected: AES128_HMAC_SHA1 AES256_HMAC_SHA1 Future encryption types Note: Organizations with domain controllers running earlier versions of Windows where RC4 encryption is enabled, which select "The other domain supports Kerberos AES Encryption" on domain trusts, may be required to allow client communication across the trust relationship.