Check: WN08-MO-000012
Windows 8/8.1 STIG:
WN08-MO-000012
(in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)
Title
Near Field Communications (NFC) chips must be disabled. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Various connection ports can provide additional attack vectors to a system or expose sensitive information and should be limited.
Check Content
Verify NFC is turned off. View status in device manager or NFC management application. IF NFC is not disabled, this is a finding. If the system does not have NFC, this is not applicable.
Fix Text
Disable NFC in device manager.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-48452r2_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-36768
Group Title: WN08-MO-000012
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CCIs
CCIs tied to check.
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-000381 |
Configure the system to provide only organization-defined mission essential capabilities. |
Controls
Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 |
Least Functionality |