Title

Windows Peer-to-Peer networking services must be turned off. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Peer-to-Peer applications can allow unauthorized access to a system and exposure of sensitive data. This setting will turn off the Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Service.

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\Peernet\ Value Name: Disabled Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services -> "Turn off Microsoft Peer-to-Peer Networking Services" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID:

Vulnerability ID: V-15666

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Expert Comments

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