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The system must be configured to prevent unsolicited remote assistance offers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3470 | 3.082 | SV-25169r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote assistance allows another user to view or take control of the local session of a user. Unsolicited remote assistance is help that is offered by the remote user. This may allow unauthorized parties access to the resources on the computer. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-07-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-66975r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to prevent unsolicited remote assistance offers by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Remote Assistance >> "Offer Remote Assistance" to "Disabled". |