Check: 5.205
Windows XP STIG:
5.205
(in versions v6 r1.32 through v1 r0)
Title
Prohibit Internet Connection Sharing (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies Internet Connection Sharing can not be installed and configured.
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\Network Connections\ Value Name: NC_ShowSharedAccessUI Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Network Connections “Prohibit use of Internet Connection Sharing on your DNS domain network” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-16586r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-15669
Group Title: Prohibit Internet Connection Sharing
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