V-278355
CAT IISending of diagnostic data to Microsoft must be disabled.
- Ships Affected
- 1
- Total Findings
- 2
- Open
- 2
- Closed
- 0
Check Text
Verify the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Microsoft Office 2016 >> Privacy >> Trust Center >> "Configure the level of client software diagnostic data sent by Office to Microsoft" is set to "Enabled", and "Neither" from the Options is selected.
Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:
HKCU\software\policies\Microsoft\office\common\clienttelemetry
If the value "SendTelemetry" is "REG_DWORD = 3", this is not a finding.
If the registry key does not exist or is not configured properly, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Set the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Microsoft Office 2016 >> Privacy >> Trust Center >> "Configure the level of client software diagnostic data sent by Office to Microsoft" to "Enabled" and select "Neither" from the Options.
STIG Reference
- STIG
- Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus Security Technical Implementation Guide
- Version
- 3
- Release
- 5
- Rule ID
- SV-278355r1152352_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_MSOffice365_V3R4_20251217-201101.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:42.171357 | View in Context | |
| USNS MONTFORD POINT | T-ESD-1 | MONT-SW-89108_MSOffice365_V3R4_20251217-202911.ckl | Unassigned | 2026-03-04T15:25:16.145630 | View in Context |