File Explorer shell protocol must run in protected mode.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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| V-63695 | WN10-CC-000225 | SV-78185r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| The shell protocol will limit the set of folders applications can open when run in protected mode. Restricting files an application can open, to a limited set of folders, increases the security of Windows. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-69623r1_fix) |
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| The default behavior is for shell protected mode to be turned on for file explorer. If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Turn off shell protocol protected mode" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled". |