CCE-41583-6Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Prevent the computer from joining a homegroup'
By default, users can add their computer to a homegroup on a home network.
If you enable this policy setting, a user on this computer will not be able to add this computer to a homegroup. This setting does not affect other network sharing features.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, a user can add this computer to a homegroup. However, data on a domain-joined computer is not shared with the homegroup.
Counter Measure:
Enable this setting to prevent computers from joining a HomeGroup.
Potential Impact:
Mobile users who access printers and other shared devices on their home networks will not be able to leverage the ease of use provided by HomeGroup functionality.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsHomeGroupPrevent the computer from joining a homegroup
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsHomeGroupDisableHomeGroup
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 3.1 | Attack Vector: ADJACENT_NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 1.6 | Attack Complexity: HIGH |
Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: LOW | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:A/AC:H/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:34993 |