Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3349 | 5.018 | SV-29242r1_rule | ECIM-1 | Medium |
Description |
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This setting prevents the automatic launch of Windows Messenger at user logon. 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 |
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Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-5828r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Messenger “Do Not Automatically Start Windows Messenger Initially” to “Enabled”. |