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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 |
|---|
| 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 | 2015-11-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44979r1_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\Control Panel\International\ Value Name: BlockUserInputMethodsForSignIn Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41436r1_fix) |
|---|
| 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". |