CCE-42527-2| Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Allow search and Cortana to use location'
This policy setting specifies whether search and Cortana can provide location aware search and Cortana results.
If this is enabled, search and Cortana can access location information.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Search and Cortana cannot access device location information.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsSearchAllow search and Cortana to use location
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindows SearchAllowSearchToUseLocation
| CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
| CCSS Score : 5.3 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
| Exploit Score: 3.9 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
| Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: NONE |
| Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
| Vector: AV:N/AC:L/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:35124 |
