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The system is configured to automatically forward error information.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3471 | 3.083 | SV-25164r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the reporting of errors to Microsoft and, if defined, a corporate error reporting site. This does not interfere with the reporting of errors to the local user. Since the contents of memory are included in this error report, sensitive information may be transmitted to Microsoft. This feature should be disabled to prevent the release of such information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-34260r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings-> “Turn off Windows Error Reporting” to “Enabled”. |