Title

Copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in must be prevented. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Allowing different input methods for sign-in could open different avenues of attack. User input methods must be restricted to those enabled for the system account at sign-in.

Check Content

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\Control Panel\International\ Value Name: BlockUserInputMethodsForSignIn Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Locale Services -> "Disallow copying of user input methods to the system account for sign-in" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-226169r794430_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-226169

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

Expert Comments

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