Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service (WMPNetworkSvc)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80626 | Date: (C)2022-06-02 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
Shares Windows Media Player libraries to other networked players and media devices
using Universal Plug and Play.
Network sharing of media from Media Player has no place in an enterprise managed
environment.
Default: Manual
Counter Measure:
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled or Not Installed.
Potential Impact:
Windows Media Player libraries will not be shared over the network to other devices and systems.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WMPNetworkSvc!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |