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Check: 5.207

Windows Vista STIG: 5.207 (in versions v6 r42 through v6 r41)

Title

Network – Windows Connect Now Wizards (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that access to the Windows Connect Now wizards is disabled.

Check Content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\UI\ Value Name: DisableWcnUi Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now “Prohibit Access of the Windows Connect Now wizards” to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-16638r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15699

Group Title: Network – Windows Connect Now Wizards

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000381	The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7	Least Functionality