The system will be configured to allow case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Case Insensitivity for Non-Windows

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-32343r1_rule The system will be configured to allow case insensitivity for non-Windows subsystems.

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This setting controls the behavior of non-Windows subsystems when dealing with the case of arguments or commands. Case sensitivity could lead to the access of files or commands that should be restricted. To prevent this from happening, case insensitivity restrictions should be required.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “System Object: Require Case Insensitivity for Non-Windows Subsystems” to “Enabled”.

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