The system must not use removable media as the boot loader.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-00-000012 | WN08-00-000012 | WN08-00-000012_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Malicious users with removable boot media can gain access to a system configured to use removable media as the boot loader. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-00-000012_chk ) |
|---|
| On systems with a BIOS or system controller, verify if the system allows removable media for the boot loader. If it does, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-00-000012_fix) |
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| Configure the system to use a boot loader installed on fixed media. |