Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36674 | WN08-CC-000014 | SV-48291r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Multiple network connections can provide additional attack vectors to a system and must be limited. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44969r1_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\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy\ Value Name: fMinimizeConnections Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-41426r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connection Manager -> "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" to "Enabled". |