The system must be configured to use SSL to forward error reports.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-57459 | WINER-000008 | SV-71871r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The use of SSL enables the secure forwarding of error reporting data from local systems to a reporting site. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-58301r1_chk ) |
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| This requirement is NA if Windows Error Reporting is not configured to forward reports to a collection server (see V-57457). If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\ Value Name: CorporateWerUseSSL Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-62661r1_fix) |
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| This requirement is NA if Windows Error Reporting is not configured to forward reports to a collection server (see V-57457). Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Error Reporting -> Advanced Error Reporting Settings -> "Configure Corporate Windows Error Reporting" to "Enabled" with "Connect using SSL" selected. |