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The Windows Connect Now wizards must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15699 WN08-CC-000013 SV-48238r2_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
Windows Connect Now provides wizards for tasks such as "Set up a wireless router or access point" and must not be available to users. Functions such as these may allow unauthorized connections to a system and the potential for sensitive information to be compromised.
STIG Date
Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-02-12

Details

Check Text ( C-44917r1_chk )
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\WCN\UI\

Value Name: DisableWcnUi

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-41374r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now -> "Prohibit Access of the Windows Connect Now wizards" to "Enabled".