CCE-93044-6Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_server_2019 | Date: (C)2020-09-22 (M)2023-07-04 |
Prevent adding UNC locations to index from Control Panel
Enabling this policy prevents users from adding UNC locations to the index from the Search and Indexing Options in Control Panel. Any UNC locations that have already been added to the index by the user will not be removed.
When this policy is disabled or not configured, users will be able to add UNC locations to the index.
This policy has no effect if the Files on Microsoft Networks add-in is not installed.
Disabled by default.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsSearch!Prevent adding UNC locations to index from Control Panel
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindows Search!HideUNCTab
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 3.3 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
Exploit Score: 1.8 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: LOW |
Severity: LOW | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: NONE |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: LOW |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:56064 |