Copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in must be prevented.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36681 | WN08-CC-000048 | SV-48301r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Allowing different input methods for sign-in could open different avenues of attack. User input methods must be restricted to those enabled for the system account at sign-in. |
| 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-41436r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Locale Services -> "Disallow copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in" to "Enabled". |