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Deploying Ultravnc-A look at possible configurations

 

 

The Following is a Security Overview and Analysys of UltraVnc 1.0.9.6.2  This has been verfied and tested by me.

 

 

CLIENT REMOTE CONTROL SECURITY REQUIREMENT

uVNC

 

1.1.     Authentication Mechanism

 

 

 

1.1.1.  Authentication is to be done via Active Directory credentials

YES

 

1.1.2.  Authentication is not to use any accounts considered local to the application or the client system

YES

 

1.2.     Operating Environment

 

 

1.2.1.  Connectivity needs to originate within the Corporate Network

YES

 

1.2.2.  Connectivity is not to originate from the internet or a Cloud Based service

YES

 

1.3.     Role Based Security Levels

 

 

1.3.1.  Access Controls should support different levels/user profiles to control which system groups can be accessed in various environments.

YES

 

1.3.2.  Security Access Levels

 

 

 

1.3.2.1.  The following 3 security levels are required:

 

 

1.3.2.1.1.  Default

 

 

1.3.2.1.1.1. Alert on remote connection

YES

 

1.3.2.1.1.2. Alert on remote disconnect

YES

 

1.3.2.1.1.3. No user approval required to take control

YES

 

1.3.2.1.1.4. Visual indication of connection via system tray icon or screen overlay

YES

 

1.3.2.1.2.  Remote Offices

 

 

1.3.2.1.2.1. Alert on remote connection

YES

 

1.3.2.1.2.2. Alert on remote disconnect

YES

 

1.3.2.1.2.3. User approval required to take control

YES

 

1.3.2.1.2.4. Visual indication of connection via system tray icon or screen overlay

YES

 

1.3.2.1.3.  Specialized Groups (Authorized Investigative Groups Only)

 

 

1.3.2.1.3.1. No alert on remote connection

YES

 

1.3.2.1.3.2. No  alert on remote disconnect

YES

 

1.3.2.1.3.3. No user approval required to take control

YES

 

1.3.2.1.3.4. No visual indication of connection via system tray icon or screen overlay

YES

 

1.3.3.  Restricted Systems Control

 

 

 

1.3.3.1.  The following system groups require restricted access

 

 

1.3.3.1.1.  Loss Prevention System

YES

 

1.3.3.1.2.  High Value Associates (e.g. CEO, SVP’s, Administrative Assistants)

YES

 

1.3.3.2.  Transferring files between the host and remote system is to be restricted via Security Groups.

YES

 

1.4.     Configuration Standard

 

 

 

1.4.1.  Installation & configuration is to be standardized through either Group Policy or configuration push

YES

 

1.4.2.  Functional configuration settings are to remain locked to a standard

YES  Configuration can be editable but will be over-layed routinely

 

1.4.3.  Performance configuration settings may be adjusted as needed

YES

 

1.5.     Logging

 

 

 

1.5.1.  At a minimum, remote control software should generate a log file indicating the following:

 

 

1.5.1.1.  Connection Established

YES

 

1.5.1.2.  Connection Terminated (or duration related to above)

YES

 

1.5.1.3.  Connecting User

YES

 

1.5.1.4.  Connection Outcome (e.g. Success/Failure/Rejected)

YES

 

1.5.2.  Minimum standard: This event should be written to the systems event log or a local file on the system

YES, written to a local configuration file that is being swept up during KACE inventory

 

1.5.3.  Recommended standard: This event should be forwarded to a centralized log facility to prevent tampering

NO

 

  1. Additional Security Recommendations

 

 

 

2.1.     Although not required, the following item(s) are recommended

 

 

2.1.1.  Application level encryption of the remote control session between the host and the target.

YES

 

2.1.2.  Services relative to the software are not resident to the target OS. These service should install when a connection is established, and be removed when the session terminates

NO

 

  1. Additional Information

 

 

3.1.     Any solution should have settings that allow for bandwidth optimization. Examples of such items would be the disabling of desktop backgrounds and changing the color depth

YES

 

3.2.   The solution should have multi-monitor support

YES

 

 


Comments

  • ultravnc is always a good tool to have thanks for the tips on deploying it - shigbee 12 years ago
  • This is a good break down. Thanks. - ohiosoundguy 12 years ago
  • is there a msi / scripted install available? I am having so much trouble with uac and refresh issue on w7/w2k8 machines - binuani 12 years ago
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