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The Recovery Console SET command must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1158 3.048 SV-25110r2_rule Low
Description
The Recovery Console SET command allows environment variables to be set in the Recovery Console. This permits access to all drives and folders and the copying of files to removable media which could expose sensitive information.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-07-22

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-66903r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Recovery Console: Allow floppy copy and access to all drives and all folders" to "Disabled".