Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-1158 | WN12-SO-000072 | SV-52868r1_rule | ECCD-1 ECCD-2 | Low |
Description |
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The Recovery Console SET command allows environment variables to be set in the Recovery Console. This permits access to all drives and folders and the copying of files to removable media, which could expose sensitive information. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-12-18 |
Check Text ( C-47185r2_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 NT\CurrentVersion\Setup\RecoveryConsole\ Value Name: SetCommand Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-45794r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Recovery console: Allow floppy copy and access to all drives and folders" to "Disabled". |