Users must be prevented from sharing files in their profiles.

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

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-53140r2_rule Users must be prevented from sharing files in their profiles.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing users to share files in their profiles may provide unauthorized access or result in the exposure of sensitive data.

Check content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoInPlaceSharing Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Network Sharing -> "Prevent users from sharing files within their profile" to "Enabled".

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