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Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000125-GPOS-00065
The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.
The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.
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The Windows Remote Management (WinRM) client must not use Digest authentication.
Medium Severity
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