Downloading of game update information must be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21974 | WN08-CC-000093 | SV-48477r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting will prevent the system from downloading game update information from Windows Metadata Services. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-03-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-41602r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Game Explorer -> "Turn off game updates" to "Enabled". |