Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-43238 | WN12-CC-000138 | SV-56343r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Slide shows 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 | 2018-09-05 |
Check Text ( C-49387r1_chk ) |
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This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshow Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-49190r1_fix) |
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This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Control Panel -> Personalization -> "Prevent enabling lock screen slide show" to "Enabled". |