The configuration of wireless devices using Windows Connect Now must be disabled.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Network – WCN Wireless Configuration

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-53085r1_rule The configuration of wireless devices using Windows Connect Now must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

Windows Connect Now allows the discovery and configuration of devices over wireless. Wireless devices must be managed. If a rogue device is connected to a system, there is potential for sensitive information to be compromised.

Check content

If the following registry values do not exist or are not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\Registrars\ Value Name: DisableFlashConfigRegistrar Value Name: DisableInBand802DOT11Registrar Value Name: DisableUPnPRegistrar Value Name: DisableWPDRegistrar Value Name: EnableRegistrars Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now -> "Configuration of wireless settings using Windows Connect Now" to "Disabled".

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