SP 51944: Disable IP Source Routing in Windows

Symptom: When IP Source Routing data is hijacked, an attackers host may use this information to masquerade as a trusted host or client.
Resolution: Modify the system registry settings to disable IP Source Routing in Windows.
Category: Security

1. Clear “My Recent Documents” history when exiting Windows
2. Disable Dr. Watson in Windows
3. Disable TCP port 445 in Windows
4. Disable the default Administrative Shares in Windows
5. Disable the “Clipbook” service in Windows

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