18.9.17.7 Ensure 'Limit Dump Collection' is set to 'Enabled'

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Information

This policy setting limits the type of memory dumps that can be collected when more information is needed to troubleshoot a problem.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Note: Memory dumps are only sent when the device has been configured to send optional diagnostic data. Diagnostic data is limited when recommendation Allow Diagnostic Data is set to Enabled: Diagnostic data off (not recommended) or Enabled: Send required diagnostic data to send only basic information.

Rationale:

Memory dumps can contain sensitive information. Sending this data to a 3rd-party vendor is a security concern and should only be done on an as-needed basis.

Impact:

Windows Error Reporting is limited to sending kernel mini and user mode triage memory dumps, reducing the risk of sending sensitive information to Microsoft.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled.

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Data Collection and Preview Builds\Limit Dump Collection

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template DataCollection.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 11 Release 21H2 Administrative Templates (or newer).

Default Value:

Disabled. (Full or heap memory dumps may be collected if the the transmission of optional diagnostic data has been permitted.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/4063