Check: 5.240
Win2k8 R2 Audit:
5.240
(in version v1 r8)
Title
Windows Explorer shell protocol will run in protected mode. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that the shell protocol runs in protected mode. (This allows applications to only open limited folders.)
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off shell protocol protected mode” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-32417r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-15683
Group Title: Windows Explorer – Shell Protocol Protected Mode
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