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Check: WINER-000016

Windows Vista STIG: WINER-000016 (in versions v6 r42 through v6 r41)

Title

The system must be configured to attempt to forward queued error reports once a day. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Error reports stored in the queue should be forwarded to a local or DOD-wide collection site when the system can connect to the site. This setting controls the frequency a system will use to try forwarding queued reports to the local or DOD-wide collector.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\ Value Name: QueuePesterInterval Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Error Reporting -> Advanced Error Reporting Settings -> "Configure Report Queue" to "Enabled" with "Number of days between solution check reminders:" set to "1".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-71953r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-57475

Group Title: WINER-000016

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-001312	The information system generates error messages that provide information necessary for corrective actions without revealing information that could be exploited by adversaries.

Controls

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

Number	Title
SI-11	Error Handling