CCE-33661-0| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_8.1 | Date: (C)2015-10-14 (M)2023-07-04 |
Enable Windows NTP Client
Specifies whether the Windows NTP Client is enabled. Enabling the Windows NTP Client allows your computer to synchronize its computer clock with other NTP servers. You may want to disable this service if you decide to use a third-party time provider.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesSystemWindows Time ServiceTime Providers!Enable Windows NTP Client
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftW32timeTimeProvidersNtpClient!Enabled
| 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:N/I:N/A:H | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| | Confidentiality: NONE |
| | Integrity: NONE |
| | Availability: HIGH |
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References: | Resource Id | Reference |
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| SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:28990 |
