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Windows Explorer shell protocol will run in protected mode.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15683 | 5.240 | SV-32417r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the shell protocol runs in protected mode. (This allows applications to only open limited folders.) |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Win2k8 R2 Audit | 2013-06-10 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-15550r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off shell protocol protected mode” to “Disabled”. |