Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-15667 | WN08-CC-000004 | SV-48221r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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A Network Bridge can connect two or more network segments allowing unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data. This setting prevents a Network Bridge from being installed and configured. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44900r1_chk ) |
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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\Network Connections\ Value Name: NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-41357r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections -> "Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network" to "Enabled". |