GSEC · Question #43
What is the name of the registry key that is used to manage remote registry share permissions for the whole registry?
The correct answer is C. winreg. The WINREG registry key controls remote access permissions to the entire Windows registry.
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What is the name of the registry key that is used to manage remote registry share permissions for the whole registry?
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- Aregkey
- Bregmng
- Cwinreg
- Drrsreg
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(21 responses)- B10% (2)
- C86% (18)
- D5% (1)
Why each option
The WINREG registry key controls remote access permissions to the entire Windows registry.
regkey is not a recognized Windows registry key name used for managing remote registry share permissions.
regmng is not a valid or recognized Windows registry key associated with remote registry access control.
The WINREG key, located at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winreg, is the Windows registry entry that governs who can connect to and access the registry remotely. Setting permissions on this key restricts or grants remote registry access for the entire registry hive, making it the central control point for remote registry share permissions.
rrsreg is not a recognized Windows registry key name and does not exist as a remote registry permission control entry.
Concept tested: Windows registry remote access control via WINREG key
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry-key-security-and-access-rights
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