Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
The system must be configured to prevent automatic forwarding of error information.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3471 | WN08-CC-000046 | SV-48115r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls the reporting of errors to Microsoft and, if defined, a corporate error reporting site. This does not interfere with the reporting of errors to the local user. Since the contents of memory are included in this error report, sensitive information may be transmitted to Microsoft. This feature must be disabled to prevent the release of such information. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44841r2_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\PCHealth\ErrorReporting\ Value Name: DoReport Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 This setting may be enabled if the site has configured the option to send reports to a local error reporting server: Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Error Reporting -> Advanced Error Reporting Settings -> "Configure Corporate Windows Error Reporting". |
| Fix Text (F-41252r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off Windows Error Reporting" to "Enabled". |