STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Windows Server 2025 computer clock synchronization tolerance must be limited to five minutes or less.

DISA Rule

SV-278137r1182079_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-278137

Group Title

SRG-OS-000112-GPOS-00057

Rule Version

WN25-DC-000060

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value in the Default Domain Policy for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Account Policies >> Kerberos Policy >> Maximum tolerance for computer clock synchronization to a maximum of "5" minutes or less.

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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 tolerance for computer clock synchronization" is greater than "5" minutes, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-278137

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN25-DC-000060

Severity Override Guidance

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 tolerance for computer clock synchronization" is greater than "5" minutes, this is a finding.

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Target Key

5719