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CCE-34582-7

Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_8.1Date: (C)2015-10-14   (M)2023-07-04



Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run Allows you to disable Windows Messenger. If you enable this setting, Windows Messenger will not run. If you disable or do not configure this setting, Windows Messenger can be used. Note: If you enable this setting, Remote Assistance also cannot use Windows Messenger. Note: This setting is available under both Computer Configuration and User Configuration. If both are present, the Computer Configuration version of this setting takes precedence.


Parameter:

[enable/disable]


Technical Mechanism:

(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsWindows Messenger!Do not allow Windows Messenger to be run (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftMessengerClient!PreventRun

CCSS Severity:CCSS Metrics:
CCSS Score : 8.8Attack Vector: NETWORK
Exploit Score: 2.8Attack Complexity: LOW
Impact Score: 5.9Privileges Required: NONE
Severity: HIGHUser Interaction: REQUIRED
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HScope: UNCHANGED
 Confidentiality: HIGH
 Integrity: HIGH
 Availability: HIGH
  

References:
Resource IdReference
SCAP Repo OVAL Definitionoval:org.secpod.oval:def:29492


OVAL    1
oval:org.secpod.oval:def:29492
XCCDF    1
xccdf_org.secpod_benchmark_general_Windows_8_1

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