Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) (SharedAccess)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80599 | Date: (C)2022-06-02 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Provides network access translation, addressing, name resolution and/or intrusion
prevention services for a home or small office network.
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) is a feature that allows someone to "share" their Internet
connection with other machines on the network - it was designed for home or small office
environments where only one machine has Internet access - it effectively turns that
machine into an Internet router. This feature causes the bridging of networks and likely
bypassing other, more secure pathways. It should not be used on any enterprise-managed
system.
Default: Manual.
Counter Measure:
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.
Potential Impact:
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) will not be available. Wireless connections using
Miracast will also be prevented.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Internet Connection Sharing
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SharedAccess!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |