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The Recovery Console SET command must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1158 | 3.048 | SV-29019r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-66893r1_fix) |
|---|
| 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 all folders" to "Disabled". |