CCE-42546-2Platform: cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_10 | Date: (C)2016-09-23 (M)2023-07-04 |
Disable: 'Do not show Windows Tips'
This policy setting prevents Windows Tips from being shown to users.
If you enable this policy setting, users will no longer see Windows tips.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users may see contextual popups explaining how to use Windows. Microsoft uses diagnostic and usage data to determine which tips to show.
Note: If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, but enable the "Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsData Collection and Preview BuildsAllow Telemetry" policy setting with a level of "Basic" or below, users may see a limited set of tips.
Counter Measure:
Enable and configure this setting depending on your organization's requirements.
Potential Impact:
Users will no longer see Windows Tips.
Parameter:
[enable/disable]
Technical Mechanism:
(1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationAdministrative TemplatesWindows ComponentsCloud ContentDo not show Windows Tips
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindowsCloudContentDisableSoftLanding
CCSS Severity: | CCSS Metrics: |
CCSS Score : 5.3 | Attack Vector: NETWORK |
Exploit Score: 3.9 | Attack Complexity: LOW |
Impact Score: 1.4 | Privileges Required: NONE |
Severity: MEDIUM | User Interaction: NONE |
Vector: AV:N/AC:L/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:35137 |