Windows Explorer – Shell Protocol Protected Mode
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15683 | 5.240 | SV-29453r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| This check verifies that the shell protocol is run in protected mode. (This allows applications to only open limited folders.) |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-06-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15327r1_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-15550r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off shell protocol protected mode” to “Disabled”. |