The user is allowed to launch Windows Messenger (MSN Messenger, .NET Messenger).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-3348	5.017	SV-29237r1_rule	ECIM-1	Medium

Description
This setting prevents the Windows Messenger client from being run. Instant Messaging clients must be in compliance of with the Instant Messaging STIG. Windows Messenger should not be active on Windows unless the instant messaging system is a Managed Enterprise Service for unclassified data for which the DAA has approved.

STIG	Date
Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-5827r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Messenger “Do Not Allow Windows Messenger to be Run” to “Enabled”.