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XCCDF
Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-OS-000138-GPOS-00069
Windows 10 Kernel (Direct Memory Access) DMA Protection must be enabled.
Windows 10 Kernel (Direct Memory Access) DMA Protection must be enabled.
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Windows 10 Kernel (Direct Memory Access) DMA Protection must be enabled.
Medium Severity
<VulnDiscussion>Kernel DMA Protection to protect PCs against drive-by Direct Memory Access (DMA) attacks using PCI hot plug devices connected to Thunderbolt™ 3 ports. Drive-by DMA attacks can lead to disclosure of sensitive information residing on a PC, or even injection of malware that allows attackers to bypass the lock screen or control PCs remotely.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>