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Check: 5.017

Windows 2003 DC STIG: 5.017 (in version v6 r40)

Title

The user is allowed to launch Windows Messenger (MSN Messenger, .NET Messenger). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting prevents the Windows Messenger client from being run. Instant Messaging clients must be in compliance of with the Instant Messaging STIG. Windows Messenger should not be active on Windows unless the instant messaging system is a Managed Enterprise Service for unclassified data for which the DAA has approved.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Messenger “Do Not Allow Windows Messenger to be Run” to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29237r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3348

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000381	Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7	Least Functionality