The network selection user interface (UI) must not be displayed on the logon screen (Windows 2012 R2).

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

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-56346r2_rule The network selection user interface (UI) must not be displayed on the logon screen (Windows 2012 R2).

Vulnerability discussion

Enabling interaction with the network selection UI allows users to change connections to available networks without signing into Windows.

Check content

This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\ Value Name: DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 2012. It is applicable to Windows 2012 R2. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Logon -> "Do not display network selection UI" to "Enabled".

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