Windows Explorer – Shell Protocol Protected Mode

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Windows Explorer – Shell Protocol Protected Mode

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-29453r1_rule Windows Explorer – Shell Protocol Protected Mode

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the shell protocol is run in protected mode. (This allows applications to only open limited folders.)

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: PreXPSP2ShellProtocolBehavior Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off shell protocol protected mode” to “Disabled”.

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