Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36767 | WN08-MO-000011 | SV-48450r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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GPS may provide sensitive location information through various applications and embedded meta-data. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45113r1_chk ) |
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Verify GPS is turned off unless approved by the organization. View status in device manager or GPS management application. If GPS is not approved or disabled, this is a finding. If the system does not have GPS, this is not applicable. |
Fix Text (F-41578r1_fix) |
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Disable GPS in device manager if not organizationally approved. |