CCE-4152-5Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_vista | Date: (C)2012-03-13 (M)2023-07-04 |
Determines whether a user can install and configure the Network Bridge.
Important: This settings is location aware. It only applies when a computer is connected to the same DNS domain network it was connected to when the setting was refreshed on that computer. If a computer is connected to a DNS domain network other than the one it was connected to when the setting was refreshed, this setting does not apply.
The Network Bridge allows users to create a layer 2 MAC bridge, enabling them to connect two or more network segements together. This connection appears in the Network Connections folder.
If you disable this setting or do not configure it, the user will be able to create and modify the configuration of a Network Bridge. Enabling this setting does not remove an existing Network Bridge from the user's computer.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesNetworkNetwork ConnectionsProhibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsNetwork Connections!NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA
Parameter:
[enabled/disabled]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Network\Network Connections\Prohibit installation and configuration of Network Bridge on your DNS domain network
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections!NC_AllowNetBridge_NLA
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 8.2 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 3.9 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 4.2 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: HIGH | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: LOW |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: HIGH |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:gov.nist.usgcb.vista:def:3366991 |
BITS Shared Assessments SIG v6.0 | BITS Shared Assessments SIG v6.0 |
Jericho Forum | Jericho Forum |
HIPAA/HITECH Act | HIPAA/HITECH Act |
FedRAMP Security Controls(Final Release Jan 2012)--LOW IMPACT LEVEL-- | FedRAMP Security Controls(Final Release Jan 2012)--LOW IMPACT LEVEL-- |
ISO/IEC 27001-2005 | ISO/IEC 27001-2005 |
COBIT 4.1 | COBIT 4.1 |
GAPP (Aug 2009) | GAPP (Aug 2009) |
NERC CIP | NERC CIP |
NIST SP800-53 R3 | NIST SP800-53 R3 CM-7 |
PCIDSS v2.0 | PCIDSS v2.0 |
FedRAMP Security Controls(Final Release Jan 2012)--MODERATE IMPACT LEVEL-- | FedRAMP Security Controls(Final Release Jan 2012)--MODERATE IMPACT LEVEL-- |
BITS Shared Assessments AUP v5.0 | BITS Shared Assessments AUP v5.0 |