Check: WN11-CC-000065
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-CC-000065
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
Wi-Fi Sense must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Wi-Fi Sense automatically connects the system to known hotspots and networks that contacts have shared. It also allows the sharing of the system's known networks to contacts. Automatically connecting to hotspots and shared networks can expose a system to unsecured or potentially malicious systems.
Check Content
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\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config\ Value Name: AutoConnectAllowedOEM Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Network >> WLAN Service >> WLAN Settings>> "Allow Windows to automatically connect to suggested open hotspots, to networks shared by contacts, and to hotspots offering paid services" to "Disabled".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253366r829182_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253366
Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |