Check: 5.232
Windows Vista STIG:
5.232
(in versions v6 r42 through v6 r41)
Title
Search – Encrypted Files Indexing (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that encrypted files are not indexed.
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\Windows Search\ Value Name: AllowIndexingEncryptedStoresOrItems Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Search “Allow indexing of encrypted files” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-16650r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-15711
Group Title: Search – Encrypted Files Indexing
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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 |