Windows 10 must be configured to prevent Microsoft Edge browser data from being cleared on exit.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-74415 | WN10-CC-000228 | SV-89089r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Clearing browser data on exit automatically deletes specified items when the last browser window closes. This data could be used to identify malicious websites and files that could later be used for anti-virus and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) signatures. Disabling this function will prevent the data from automatically being deleted when the browser closes. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-04-06 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-74301r2_chk ) |
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| This setting is applicable starting with v1703 of Windows 10, it is NA for prior versions. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\ Privacy\ Value Name: ClearBrowsingHistoryOnExit Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) |
| Fix Text (F-80957r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Allow clearing browsing data on exit" to "Disabled". |