Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-15683 | WN12-CC-000091 | SV-53045r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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The shell protocol will limit the set of folders applications can open when run in protected mode. Restricting files an application can open to a limited set of folders increases the security of Windows. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-09-05 |
Check Text ( C-47350r2_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_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-45971r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> File Explorer -> "Turn off shell protocol protected mode" to "Disabled". |