Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-14231 | WN08-SO-000040 | SV-48170r1_rule | ECSC-1 | 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 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44870r1_chk ) |
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Analyze the system using the Security Configuration and Analysis snap-in. (See "Performing Analysis with the Security Configuration and Analysis Snap-in" in the STIG Overview document.) Expand the Security Configuration and Analysis tree view. Navigate to Local Policies -> Security Options. (See "Updating the Windows Security Options File" in the STIG Overview document if MSS settings are not visible in the system's policy tools.) 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 Subkey: \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Lanmanserver\Parameters\ Value Name: Hidden Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-41308r1_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". |