Unauthorized registry paths and sub-paths are remotely accessible.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Remotely Accessible Registry Paths and Sub-Paths

Associated with IA controls: ECCD-2, ECCD-1

SV-29732r1_rule Unauthorized registry paths and sub-paths are remotely accessible.

Vulnerability discussion

The registry is a database for computer configuration information, much of which is sensitive. An attacker could use this to facilitate unauthorized activities. To reduce the risk of this happening, it is also lowered by the fact that the default ACLs assigned throughout the registry are fairly restrictive and they help to protect it from access by unauthorized users.

Check content

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Network access: Remotely accessible registry paths and sub-paths” as specified in the Check section.

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