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User Network Sharing
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15727 | 5.253 | SV-16666r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that users are prevented from sharing files. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15415r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Note: This setting is in HKEY_CURRENT_USER, not HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoInPlaceSharing Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-15619r1_fix) |
|---|
| Note: This setting is under USER Configuration not COMPUTER Configuration Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Network Sharing “Prevent users from sharing files within their profile” to “Enabled”. |