Information
Chrome allows for processes started while the browser is open to remain running once the browser has been closed. It also allows for background apps and the current browsing session to remain active after the browser has been closed.With this setting Disabled, the browser will close its processes and will stop running background apps.
The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled (0)
Rationale:
If this setting is enabled, vulnerable or malicious plugins, apps and processes can continue running even after Chrome has closed.
Impact:
None - This is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via Group Policy, set the following UI path to Disabled:Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\Continue running background apps when Google Chrome is closed
Default Value:
Unset (Same as Disabled, but user can change)
See Also
Item Details
Audit Name: CIS Google Chrome L1 v2.1.0
Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
References: 800-53|CM-6, 800-53|CM-7, CSCv7|9.2
Plugin: Windows
Control ID: 7b77cde8c297f69cc82bfabc55dea396f1d9e06762182b16d705b44358a2104e
