Check: 3.139
Win2k8 Audit:
3.139
(in version v6 r1.22)
Title
8dot3 Name Creation Prevented (Cat III impact)
Discussion
This check verifies Windows is configured to prevent the generation of 8.3 style file names.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “MSS: (NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation) Enable the computer to stop generating 8.3 style filenames (recommended)” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-16959r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-16007
Group Title: 8dot3 Name Creation
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