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The Windows Error Reporting Service must be running and configured to start automatically.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-56511 | WN08-ER-000001 | SV-71665r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Windows Error Reporting information can be used to help diagnose day-to-day software issues, as well as help discover malicious code and possibly zero-day attacks on systems. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-58067r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Verify the Start Type and Status of the Windows Error Reporting Service. Run "Services.msc". If the Windows Error Reporting Service does not have a Status of "Running" and a Start Type of "Automatic", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-62431r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the Start Type of the Windows Error Reporting Service to "Automatic" and ensure the service has a status of "Running". |