CIS Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Release 1909 Benchmark

5.4 (L2) Ensure 'Downloaded Maps Manager (MapsBroker)' is set to 'Disabled' (Scored)

ProfileApplicability:

 Level 2 (L2) - High Security/Sensitive Data Environment (limited functionality)

Description:

Windows service for application access to downloaded maps. This service is started on- demand by application accessing downloaded maps.

Rationale:

Mapping technologies can unwillingly reveal your location to attackers and other software that picks up the information. In addition, automatic downloads of data from3rd-party sources should be minimized when not needed. Therefore this service should not be needed in high security environments.

Audit:

Navigate to the UI Path articulated in the Remediation section and confirm it is set as prescribed. This group policy setting is backed by the following registry location:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\MapsBroker:Start

Remediation:

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

Computer Configuration\Policies\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Downloaded Maps Manager

Impact:

Applications will be prevented from accessing maps data.

Default Value:

Automatic (Delayed Start)

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