Windows 10 must be configured to disable Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.

From Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-89091r1_rule Windows 10 must be configured to disable Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting.

Vulnerability discussion

Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting is intended for use with games, however it could potentially record screen shots of other applications and expose sensitive data. Disabling the feature will prevent this from occurring.

Check content

This setting is applicable starting with v1703 of Windows 10, it is NA for prior versions. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR\ Value Name: AllowGameDVR Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0)

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting >> "Enables or disables Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting" to "Disabled".

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