Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36708 | WN08-CC-000095 | SV-48338r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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The location service on mobile devices may allow sensitive data to be used by applications on the system. This should be turned off unless explicitly allowed for approved systems/applications. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45009r1_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\LocationAndSensors\ Value Name: DisableLocation Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 (Enabled) If location services are approved for the device by the organization, this may be set to "Disabled" (0). This must be documented with the IAO. |
Fix Text (F-41470r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Location and Sensors -> "Turn off location" to "Enabled". If location services are approved by the organization for a device, this must be documented. |