Check: 3.139
Win7 Audit:
3.139
(in version v1 r16)
Title
8dot3 name creation is prevented. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
This check verifies Windows is configured to allow the generation of 8.3 style file names for compatibility issues.
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 “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25126r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-16007
Group Title: 8dot3 Name Creation
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