Title

Users must be prevented from sharing files in their profiles. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Allowing users to share files in their profiles may provide unauthorized access or result in the exposure of sensitive data.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoInPlaceSharing Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Network Sharing -> "Prevent users from sharing files within their profile" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-225543r569185_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-225543

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00228

Expert Comments

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