Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36777 | WN12-UC-000006 | SV-51763r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Toast notifications that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged on user. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-06-09 |
Check Text ( C-46892r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications\ Value Name: NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-44838r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Start Menu and Taskbar -> Notifications -> "Turn off toast notifications on the lock screen" to "Enabled". |