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1.100 (L1) Ensure 'Enable resolution of navigation errors using a web service' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This policy setting controls whether Microsoft Edge can issue a data less connection to a web service to probe networks, (ex: Hotel and Airport Wi-Fi) for connectivity issues.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Except on Windows 8 and later versions of Windows, Microsoft Edge always uses native APIs to resolve connectivity issues.

This setting could potentially allow information about the user's network to be disclosed.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via configuration profiles, set the following Settings Catalog path to Disabled :

Microsoft Edge\Enable resolution of navigation errors using a web service

Impact:

Microsoft Edge will use native APIs for potential resolution of network connectivity and navigation issues.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/24642

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 61d735bc0a016ca13e28aace2c707449d843c03f38d4a38b806e3e2f336dca41