CCE-43992-7Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Don't search the web or display web results in Search over metered connections'
This policy setting allows you to control whether or not Search can perform queries on the web over metered connections, and if the web results are displayed in Search.
If you enable this policy setting, queries won't be performed on the web over metered connections and web results won't be displayed when a user performs a query in Search.
If you disable this policy setting, queries will be performed on the web over metered connections and web results will be displayed when a user performs a query in Search.
If you don't configure this policy setting, a user can choose whether or not Search can perform queries on the web over metered connections, and if the web results are displayed in Search.
Note: If you enable the "Don't search the web or display web results in Search" policy setting, queries won't be performed on the web over metered connections and web results won't be displayed when a user performs a query in Search.
Counter Measure:
Configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Queries will not be performed on the web using metered connections and web results will not display in Search.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsSearchDon't search the web or display web results in Search over metered connections
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftWindowsWindows SearchConnectedSearchUseWebOverMeteredConnections
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 2.5 | Attack Vector: LOCAL |
Exploit Score: 1.0 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: LOW |
Severity: LOW | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L | Scope: UNCHANGED |
| Confidentiality: NONE |
| Integrity: NONE |
| Availability: LOW |
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References: Resource Id | Reference |
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SCAP Repo OVAL Definition | oval:org.secpod.oval:def:35368 |