Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-226164 | WN12-CC-000035 | SV-226164r794426_rule | Low |
Description |
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Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting prevents errors in handwriting recognition on tablet PCs from being reported to Microsoft. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-03-01 |
Check Text ( C-27866r475815_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\HandwritingErrorReports\ Value Name: PreventHandwritingErrorReports Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-27854r475816_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off handwriting recognition error reporting" to "Enabled". |