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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 2014-07-03

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-34260r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings-> “Turn off Windows Error Reporting” to “Enabled”.