Check: DTBC-0069
Google Chrome Current Windows STIG:
DTBC-0069
(in versions v2 r9 through v1 r19)
Title
Guest Mode must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If this policy is set to true or not configured, Google Chrome will enable guest logins. Guest logins are Google Chrome profiles where all windows are in incognito mode. If this policy is set to false, Google Chrome will not allow guest profiles to be started.
Check Content
Universal method: 1. In the omnibox (address bar) type chrome://policy 2. If BrowserGuestModeEnabled is not displayed under the Policy Name column or it is not set to 0 under the Policy Value column, this is a finding. Windows method: 1. Start regedit 2. Navigate to HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ 3. If the BrowserGuestModeEnabled value name does not exist or its value data is not set to 0, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Windows group policy: 1. Open the "group policy editor" tool with gpedit.msc 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\ Policy Name: Enable guest mode in browser Policy State: Disabled
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-226401r879627_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-226401
Group Title: SRG-APP-000206
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000166 |
The information system protects against an individual (or process acting on behalf of an individual) falsely denying having performed organization-defined actions to be covered by non-repudiation. |
| CCI-001166 |
The information system identifies organization-defined unacceptable mobile code. |