Title

Unauthorized registry paths and sub-paths are remotely accessible. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

The registry is a database for computer configuration information, much of which is sensitive. An attacker could use this to facilitate unauthorized activities. To reduce the risk of this happening, it is also lowered by the fact that the default ACLs assigned throughout the registry are fairly restrictive and they help to protect it from access by unauthorized users.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths” as specified in the Check section.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29732r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-4443

Group Title: Remotely Accessible Registry Paths and Sub-Paths

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

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