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Users must be prevented from sharing files in their profiles.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-UC-000012 | WN08-UC-000012 | WN08-UC-000012_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing users to share files in their profiles may provide unauthorized access or result in the exposure of sensitive data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-UC-000012_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoInPlaceSharing Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-UC-000012_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Network Sharing -> "Prevent users from sharing files within their profile" to "Enabled". |