CCE-47687-9| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2016 | Date: (C)2022-09-02 (M)2023-07-04 |
This policy setting controls whether Windows will download a list of providers for the Web publishing and online ordering wizards.
Countermeasure:
Enable this setting
Potential Impact:
If this policy setting is enabled, Windows is prevented from downloading providers; only the service providers cached in the local registry will display.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesSystemInternet Communication ManagementInternet Communication settingsTurn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionPoliciesExplorer!NoWebServices
Parameter:
[enabled/disabled]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Internet Communication Management\Internet Communication settings\Turn off Internet download for Web publishing and online ordering wizards
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoWebServices
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 3.7 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
| Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
| Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: LOW | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: LOW |
| | Integrity: NONE |
| | Availability: NONE |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:83623 |
