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CCE

CCE-35606-3

Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_8.1

Prohibit Access of the Windows Connect Now wizards This policy setting prohibits access to Windows Connect Now (WCN) wizards. If this policy setting is enabled, the wizards are disabled and users will have no access to any of the wizard tasks. All the configuration related tasks, including ?Set up a wireless router or access point? and ?Add a wireless device?, will be disabled. If this policy is disabled or not configured, users will have access to the wizard tasks; including ?Set up a wireless router or access point? and ?Add a wireless device?. The default for this policy setting allows users to access all WCN wizards.

Parameter:

[enable/disable]

Technical Mechanism:

(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesNetworkWindows Connect Now!Prohibit Access of the Windows Connect Now wizards (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWCNUI!DisableWcnUi

CCSS Severity:		CCSS Metrics:
CCSS Score : 5.5		Attack Vector: LOCAL
Exploit Score: 1.8		Attack Complexity: LOW
Impact Score: 3.6		Privileges Required: LOW
Severity: MEDIUM		User Interaction: NONE
Vector: AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H		Scope: UNCHANGED
		Confidentiality: NONE
		Integrity: NONE
		Availability: HIGH

References:

Resource Id	Reference
SCAP Repo OVAL Definition	oval:org.secpod.oval:def:22480


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