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V-220869

CAT II

Windows 10 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice while the system is locked.

Ships Affected
1
Total Findings
4
Open
0
Closed
4

Check Text

This setting requires v1903 or later of Windows 10; it is NA for prior versions. The setting is NA when the “Allow voice activation” policy is configured to disallow applications to be activated with voice for all users. 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: LetAppsActivateWithVoiceAboveLock Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000002 (2) If the following registry value exists and is configured as specified, requirement is NA. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy\ Value Name: LetAppsActivateWithVoice Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000002 (2)

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy >> "Let Windows apps activate with voice while the system is locked" to "Enabled" with “Default for all Apps:” set to “Force Deny”. The requirement is NA if the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> App Privacy >> "Let Windows apps activate with voice" is configured to "Enabled" with “Default for all Apps:” set to “Force Deny”.

STIG Reference

STIG
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide
Version
3
Release
6
Rule ID
SV-220869r958400_rule

All Occurrences

This vulnerability appears on 1 ship(s)

Ship Hull # Source File Status Assigned To Scan Date Actions
USNS MONTFORD POINT T-ESD-1 MONT-SW-89134_Win10_V3R5_20251217-201218.ckl
Unassigned 2026-03-04T15:25:42.339596 View in Context
USNS MONTFORD POINT T-ESD-1 MONT-SW-89108_Win10_V3R5_20251217-203019.ckl
Unassigned 2026-03-04T15:25:16.342077 View in Context
USNS MONTFORD POINT T-ESD-1 _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92010/Checklist/MONT-WS-92010_Win10_V3R4_20251023-141133.ckl
Unassigned 2026-01-14T12:57:28.689048 View in Context
USNS MONTFORD POINT T-ESD-1 _Reviewed/MONT-WS-92040/Checklist/MONT-WS-92040_Win10_V3R4_20251023-142421.ckl
Unassigned 2026-01-14T12:57:26.690022 View in Context
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