Microsoft Windows Vista STIG Version 6 Release 42 Checklist Details (Checklist Revisions)
SCAP 1.1 Content:
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Download SCAP 1.1 Content - Sunset - Microsoft Windows Vista STIG Benchmark - Ver 6, Rel 44
- Author: Defense Information Systems Agency
Supporting Resources:
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Download Standalone XCCDF 1.1.4 - Sunset - Microsoft Windows Vista STIG - Ver 6, Rel 42
- Defense Information Systems Agency
Target:
Target | CPE Name |
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Microsoft Internet Explorer | cpe:/a:microsoft:ie (View CVEs) |
Microsoft Windows Vista | cpe:/o:microsoft:windows_vista (View CVEs) |
Checklist Highlights
- Checklist Name:
- Microsoft Windows Vista STIG
- Checklist ID:
- 338
- Version:
- Version 6 Release 42
- Type:
- Compliance
- Review Status:
- Archived
- Authority:
- Governmental Authority: Defense Information Systems Agency
- Original Publication Date:
- 10/28/2016
Checklist Summary:
This document is designed to instruct the reviewer on how to assess Windows Vista configurations in a Windows domain. In addition, the security settings recommended can also be used to configure Group Policy in a Windows Active Directory environment.
Checklist Role:
- Operating System
Known Issues:
Not provided.
Target Audience:
DISA Field Security Operations- Sites are required to secure the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system in accordance with DoD Directive 8500.1, Section 4.18 (and related footnote). The checks in this document were developed from DISA and NSA guidelines specified in the above reference, as well as the Windows Server 2003/XP/Vista security guides and security templates published by the Microsoft Corporation.
Target Operational Environment:
- Managed
Testing Information:
Not provided.
Regulatory Compliance:
Not provided.
Comments/Warnings/Miscellaneous:
The settings in this checklist are directed towards securing a native Windows environment (i.e. Windows 2000 or later OSs). If the environment is a mixed one, with down-level OSs, or maintains trusts with down-level OSs, then the following checks should be reviewed. Configuring them to the required setting could cause compatibility problems.
Disclaimer:
Not provided.
Product Support:
Not provided.
Point of Contact:
disa.stig_spt@mail.mil
Sponsor:
Not provided.
Licensing:
Not provided.
Change History:
Changed status from "Under Review" to "Final" - 03 June 2015 Version 6, Release 1.36 - 25 July 2014 Version 6, Release 1.35 - 24 April 2014 Version 6, Release 1.34 - 13 March 2014 Version 6, Release 1.33 - 24 January 2014 Version 6, Release 1.32 - 23 December 2013 Version 6, Release 1.30 - 23 July 2013 Version 6, Release 1.29 - 23 July 2013 Version 6, Release 1.29 - 1 April 2013 Version 6, Release 1.28 - 1 April 2013 Version 6, Release 1.27 - date unknown Version 6, Release 1.26 - 27 July 2012 Version 6, Release 1.25 - 27 April 2012 Updated "Point of Contact" - 07 January 2015 Version 6, Release 1.37 Benchmark - 28 January 2015 Version 6, Release 1.35 - 28 January 2015 Version 6, Release 38 - 29 October 2015 Version 6, Release 41 Benchmark - 29 October 2015 Changed status from "Under Review" to "Final" - 29 December 2015 Changed status from "Under Review" to "Final" - 15 February 2016 5/2/2016 - Version 6, Release 39 moved to FINAL - 6/7/2016 updated to - v6, r40 - 07/22/2016 Updated to FINAL - 09/12/2016 Updated STIG to Version 6 Release 41 - 10/28/2016 updated to FINAL - 12/07/2016 Updated URL to reflect change to the DISA website - http --> https moved to archive status - 4/15/19 Updated URLs - 6/12/19 updated URLs - 9/11/19
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