Computer Browser (Browser)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80594 | Date: (C)2022-06-02 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers
designated as browsers.
Note: In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, this service is bundled with the SMB 1.0/CIFS File
Sharing Support optional feature. As a result, removing that feature (highly recommended
unless backward compatibility is needed to XP/2003 and older Windows OSes - see Stop
using SMB1 | Storage at Microsoft) will also remediate this recommendation. The feature is
not installed by default starting with Windows 10 R1709.
Default: Not Installed (Manual (Trigger Start) when installed)
Counter Measure:
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled or Not Installed.
Potential Impact:
The list of computers and their shares on the network will not be updated or maintained
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Computer Browser
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |