Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-15666 | 5.202 | SV-29427r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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This check verifies Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Service is turned off. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-03 |
Check Text ( C-15310r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Peernet\ Value Name: Disabled Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-15530r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services “Turn Off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services” to “Enabled”. |