Windows Explorer – Heap Termination
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15718 | 5.239 | SV-16657r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that heap termination on corruption is disabled. This may prevent Windows Explorer from terminating immediately from certain legacy plug-in applications. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-07-09 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-15610r2_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Explorer “Turn off heap termination on corruption” to “Disabled”. |