STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The Internet File Association service must be turned off.

DISA Rule

SV-226165r569184_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-226165

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

WN12-CC-000038

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off Internet File Association service" to "Enabled".

Check Contents

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoInternetOpenWith

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-226165

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-CC-000038

Severity Override Guidance

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoInternetOpenWith

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4217

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