Windows Server 2022 must prevent Indexing of encrypted files.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-254372 | WN22-CC-000410 | SV-254372r848932_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-08-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57857r848930_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\Windows Search\ Value Name: AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-57808r848931_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Search >> Allow indexing of encrypted files to "Disabled". |