Check: 3.002
Windows XP STIG:
3.002
(in versions v6 r1.32 through v1 r0)
Title
POSIX subsystem registry key exists. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
For the system to comply with Security requirements, the POSIX subsystem must be disabled.
Check Content
In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following registry key: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Subsystems Value Name: Posix If the above listed registry value exists, then this is a finding.
Fix Text
Remove the following Registry value from the Windows Registry: HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Subsystems\Posix
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-29763r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-1083
Group Title: POSIX subsystem registry
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