Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-254372 | WN22-CC-000410 | SV-254372r848932_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Indexing of encrypted files may expose sensitive data. This setting prevents encrypted files from being indexed. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2024-02-27 |
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". |