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AutoFill must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-44763 DTBC-0022 SV-57597r2_rule Medium
Description
This AutoComplete feature suggests possible matches when users are filling in forms. It is possible that this feature will cache sensitive data and store it in the user's profile, where it might not be protected as rigorously as required by organizational policy. If you enable this setting or do not set a value, AutoFill will remain under the control of the user. This will allow them to configure AutoFill profiles and to switch AutoFill on or off at their own discretion.
STIG Date
Google Chrome Browser STIG 2017-06-20

Details

Check Text ( C-49545r2_chk )
Universal method:
1. In the omnibox (address bar) type chrome://policy
2. If AutoFillEnabled is not displayed under the Policy Name column or it is not set to false under the Policy Value column, then this is a finding.

Windows method:
1. Start regedit
2. Navigate to HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\
3. If the AutoFillEnabled value name does not exist or its value data is not set to 0, then this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-49855r3_fix)
Windows group policy:
1. Open the group policy editor tool with gpedit.msc
2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\
Policy Name: Enable AutoFill
Policy State: Disabled
Policy Value: N/A