Title

Alternate operating systems must not be permitted on the same system. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Allowing other operating systems to run on a secure system may allow security to be circumvented.

Check Content

Verify the local system boots directly into Windows. Open Control Panel. Select "System". Select the "Advanced System Settings" link. Select the "Advanced" tab. Click the Startup and Recovery "Settings" button. If the drop-down list box "Default operating system:" shows any operating system other than Windows 8, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Ensure Windows 8 is the only operating system on a device. Remove alternate operating systems.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-48037r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1119

Group Title: Booting into Multiple Operating Systems

Expert Comments

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