CCE-42670-0Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Turn off location'
This policy setting turns off the location feature for this computer.
If you enable this policy setting, the location feature will be turned off, and all programs on this computer will not be able to use location information from the location feature.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use location information from the location feature.
Counter Measure:
Enable this policy setting.
Potential Impact:
If you enable this policy setting, the location feature will be turned off, and all programs on this computer will not be able to use location information from the location feature.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use location information from the location feature."
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsLocation and SensorsTurn off location
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsLocationAndSensorsDisableLocation
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 5.9 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 3.6 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: HIGH |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: NONE |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35162 |