Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-17430 | 5.465 | SV-25232r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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The display of notifications to the user is enabled when a program is blocked from receiving an inbound connection on a private network. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-07-02 |
Check Text ( C-18159r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, then this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\PrivateProfile\ Value Name: DisableNotifications Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 Note: If a third-party firewall is used, document this with the IAO and mark the Windows firewall settings as Not Applicable. The Desktop/Secure Remote Computing STIGs contain additional requirements for systems used remotely. |
Fix Text (F-17344r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall with Advanced Security -> Windows Firewall Properties (this link will be in the right pane) -> Private Profile Tab -> Settings (select Customize) -> Firewall settings, “Display a notification” to “Yes (default)”. |