Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63709 | WN10-CC-000245 | SV-78199r3_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Passwords save locally for re-use when browsing may be subject to compromise. Disabling the Edge password manager will prevent this for the browser. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-21 |
Check Text ( C-64457r2_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\MicrosoftEdge\Main\ Value Name: FormSuggest Passwords Type: REG_SZ Value: no |
Fix Text (F-80427r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Configure Password Manager" to "Disabled". Prior to v1607 of Windows 10, the policy name was "Turn off Password Manager". The STIG configuration selection did not change. |