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V-278136

CAT II (Medium)

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

Rule ID

SV-278136r1182077_rule

STIG

Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Version

V1R1

CCIs

CCI-001941

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

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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.

Fix Text

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.