Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-14231 | 3.126 | SV-25067r3_rule | Low |
Description |
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Identifying the computer name on a network could provide an attacker with information useful in gaining access. This setting prevents the computer name from displaying in the browse list. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-02-12 |
Check Text ( C-60799r2_chk ) |
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Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies >> Security Options. If the value for "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)" is not set to "Enabled", this is a finding. The policy referenced configures the following registry value. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Lanmanserver\Parameters\ Value Name: Hidden Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-65531r2_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "MSS: (Hidden) Hide Computer From the Browse List (not recommended except for highly secure environments)" to "Enabled". |