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Windows Explorer – Shell Protocol Protected Mode
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15683 | 5.240 | SV-29452r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the shell protocol is run in protected mode. (This allows applications to only open limited folders.) |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-15550r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off shell protocol protected mode” to “Disabled”. |