Windows 11 must be configured to prevent Windows apps from being activated by voice while the system is locked.

STIG ID: WN11-CC-000365  |  SRG: SRG-OS-000028-GPOS-00009 |  Severity: medium (CAT II)  |  CCI: CCI-000056 |  Vulnerability Id: V-253422

Vulnerability Discussion

Allowing Windows apps to be activated by voice from the lock screen could allow for unauthorized use. Requiring logon will ensure the apps are used only by authorized personnel.

Check

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)

Fix

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".

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