CCE-41482-1Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Turn off Windows Location Provider'
This policy setting turns off the Windows Location Provider feature for this computer.
If you enable this policy setting, the Windows Location Provider feature will be turned off, and all programs on this computer will not be able to use the Windows Location Provider feature.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the Windows Location Provider feature.
Counter Measure:
Enable this policy setting.
Potential Impact:
If you enable this policy setting, the Windows Location Provider feature will be turned off, and all programs on this computer will not be able to use the Windows Location Provider feature.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all programs on this computer can use the Windows Location Provider feature."
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsLocation and SensorsWindows Location ProviderTurn off Windows Location Provider
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsLocationAndSensorsDisableWindowsLocationProvider
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 3.7 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 2.2 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: LOW | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: LOW |
| 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:34975 |