V-254333 | Windows Server 2022 must prevent the displ...

Microsoft Windows Server 2022

Windows Server 2022 must prevent the display of slide shows on the lock screen

STIG ID: WN22-CC-000010 | SRG: SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049 | Severity: Medium | CCI: CCI-000381 | Vulnerability ID: V-254333

Description

Slide shows that are displayed on the lock screen could display sensitive information to unauthorized personnel. Turning off this feature will limit access to the information to a logged-on user.

Check

C-57818r848813_chk

Verify the registry value below. 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\Windows\Personalization\Value Name: NoLockScreenSlideshowValue Type: REG_DWORDValue: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix

F-57769r848814_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Control Panel >> Personalization >> Prevent enabling lock screen slide show to "Enabled".