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The IP-HTTPS IPv6 transition technology must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-CC-000008 | WN08-CC-000008 | WN08-CC-000008_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| IPv6 transition technologies, which tunnel packets through other protocols, do not provide visibility. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-CC-000008_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\TCPIP\v6Transition\IPHTTPS\IPHTTPSInterface\ Value Name: IPHTTPS_ClientState Type: REG_DWORD Value: 3 |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-CC-000008_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> TCPIP Settings -> IPv6 Transition Technologies -> "IP-HTTPS State" to "Enabled: Disabled State". Note: "IPHTTPS URL:" must be entered in the policy even if set to Disabled State. Enter "about:blank". |