AutoFill for Addresses must be disabled.

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-57597r3_rule AutoFill for Addresses must be disabled.

Vulnerability discussion

This AutoComplete feature suggests possible matches when users are filling in forms. It is possible that this feature will cache sensitive data and store it in the user's profile, where it might not be protected as rigorously as required by organizational policy. If you enable this setting or do not set a value, AutoFill will remain under the control of the user. This will allow them to configure AutoFill profiles and to switch AutoFill on or off at their own discretion.

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Universal method: 1. In the omnibox (address bar) type chrome://policy 2. If “AutofillAddressEnabled” is not displayed under the “Policy Name” column or it is not set to “false” under the “Policy Value” column, this is a finding. Windows method: 1. Start regedit 2. Navigate to HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\ 3. If the “AutofillAddressEnabled” value name does not exist or its value data is not set to “0”, this is a finding.

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Windows group policy: 1. Open the “group policy editor” tool with gpedit.msc 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\ Policy Name: Enable AutoFill for addresses Policy State: Disabled Policy Value: N/A

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