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Simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows domain must be limited.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36674 | WN08-CC-000014 | SV-48291r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Multiple network connections can provide additional attack vectors to a system and must be limited. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44969r1_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\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy\ Value Name: fMinimizeConnections Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41426r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connection Manager -> "Minimize the number of simultaneous connections to the Internet or a Windows Domain" to "Enabled". |