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Unauthorized remotely accessible registry paths must not be configured.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3339 WN12-SO-000056 SV-52883r1_rule ECCD-1 ECCD-2 High
Description
The registry is integral to the function, security, and stability of the Windows system. Some processes may require remote access to the registry. This setting controls which registry paths are accessible from a remote computer. These registry paths must be limited, as they could give unauthorized individuals access to the registry.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-07-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-45809r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths" with the following entries:

System\CurrentControlSet\Control\ProductOptions
System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Server Applications
Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion