Title

Camera access from the lock screen must be disabled. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Enabling camera access from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the device is only used by authorized personnel.

Check Content

If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. 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\Personalization\ Value Name: NoLockScreenCamera Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

If the device does not have a camera, this is NA. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> "Prevent enabling lock screen camera" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-253350r829134_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-253350

Group Title: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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