Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36774 | WN08-UC-000002 | SV-48461r1_rule | PESL-1 | Low |
Description |
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Unattended systems are susceptible to unauthorized use and must be locked. Specifying a screen saver ensures the screen saver timeout lock is initiated properly. This protects critical and sensitive data from exposure to unauthorized personnel with physical access to the computer. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45125r1_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_CURRENT_USER Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Control Panel\Desktop\ Value Name: SCRNSAVE.EXE Type: REG_SZ Value: scrnsave.scr |
Fix Text (F-41588r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Force specific screen saver" to "Enabled" with "scrnsave.scr" specified as the Screen saver executable name. |