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POSIX subsystem registry key exists.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1083 | 3.002 | SV-29763r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| For the system to comply with Security requirements, the POSIX subsystem must be disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-03 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-39r1_chk ) |
|---|
| In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Subsystems Value Name: Posix If the above listed registry value exists, then this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-67r1_fix) |
|---|
| Remove the following Registry value from the Windows Registry: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Subsystems\Posix |