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WN11-CC-000366 Windows 11 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to CM-7 via CCI-000381

Title

Windows 11 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice.

Control

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\AppPrivacy\ Value Name: LetAppsActivateWithVoice Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000002 (2)

Discussion

It is detrimental for operating systems to provide, or install by default, functionality exceeding requirements or mission objectives. These unnecessary capabilities or services are often overlooked and therefore, may remain unsecured. They increase the risk to the platform by providing additional attack vectors.

Related controls

CCI-000381

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy>>"Let Windows apps activate with voice" to "Enabled" with Default for all Apps set to "Force Deny".