MSS: (TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions) SYN-ACK retransmissions when a connection request is not acknowledgedID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35075 | Date: (C)2016-06-10 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
MSS: (TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions) SYN-ACK retransmissions when a connection request is not acknowledged
Counter Measure:
Enable and configure this setting.
Potential Impact:
Incorrect configuration can lead to DoS attacks having a larger affect on the server.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\MSS (Legacy)\MSS: (TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions) SYN-ACK retransmissions when a connection request is not acknowledged
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters!TcpMaxConnectResponseRetransmissions
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |