Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1119 | WN12-GE-000010 | SV-52858r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Allowing a system to boot into multiple operating systems (dual-booting) may allow security to be circumvented on a secure system. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2020-06-16 |
Check Text ( C-47175r2_chk ) |
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Verify the local system boots directly into Windows. Open Control Panel. Select "System". Select the "Advanced System Settings" link. Select the "Advanced" tab. Click the "Startup and Recovery" Settings button. If the drop-down list box "Default operating system:" shows any operating system other than Windows Server 2012, this is a finding. |
Fix Text (F-45784r1_fix) |
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Ensure Windows Server 2012 is the only operating system installed for the system to boot into. Remove alternate operating systems. |