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The Internet File Association service will be turned off.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15674 | 5.217 | SV-32412r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that unhandled file associations will not use the Microsoft Web service to find an application. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-15541r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Internet File Association service” to “Enabled”. |