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Anonymous access to the registry must be restricted.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1152 | WN08-GE-000014 | SV-48047r3_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require anonymous access to the registry. This must be limited to properly protect the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-74007r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Run "Regedit". Navigate to the following registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg\ If the key does not exist, this is a finding. Right-click on "winreg" and select "Permissions…". Select "Advanced". If the permissions are not as restrictive as the defaults listed below, this is a finding. The following are the same for each permission listed: Type - Allow Inherited from - None Columns: Principal - Access - Applies to Administrators - Full Control - This key and subkeys Backup Operators - Read - This key only LOCAL SERVICE - Read - This key and subkeys |
| Fix Text (F-80403r2_fix) |
|---|
| Maintain permissions at least as restrictive as the defaults listed below for the "winreg" registry key. It is recommended to not change the permissions from the defaults. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg\ The following are the same for each permission listed: Type - Allow Inherited from - None Columns: Principal - Access - Applies to Administrators - Full Control - This key and subkeys Backup Operators - Read - This key only LOCAL SERVICE - Read - This key and subkeys |