Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-15727 | WN12-UC-000012 | SV-53140r2_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Allowing users to share files in their profiles may provide unauthorized access or result in the exposure of sensitive data. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-09-23 |
Check Text ( C-47446r1_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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoInPlaceSharing Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-46066r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Network Sharing -> "Prevent users from sharing files within their profile" to "Enabled". |