Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V3 · R7

CurrentPublished Thu Nov 09 2023

The Windows Connect Now wizards must be disabled.

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The Windows Connect Now wizards must be disabled.

Description

Discussion Text

Windows Connect Now provides wizards for tasks such as "Set up a wireless router or access point" and must not be available to users. Functions such as these may allow unauthorized connections to a system and the potential for sensitive information to be compromised.

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Objective

V-226147

Rule

SV-226147r794418_rule

Severity

medium

Rule Version

WN12-CC-000013

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WCN\UI\

Value Name: DisableWcnUi

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Network -> Windows Connect Now -> "Prohibit access of the Windows Connect Now wizards" to "Enabled".

STIG check 113 of 364 in the Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller STIG checklist

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