Downloading print driver packages over HTTP must be prevented.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-224926	WN16-CC-000160	SV-224926r569186_rule		Medium

Description
Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and will prevent uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting prevents the computer from downloading print driver packages over HTTP.

STIG	Date
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2023-08-22

Details

Check Text ( C-26617r465680_chk )
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 NT\Printers\ Value Name: DisableWebPnPDownload Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text (F-26605r465681_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Internet Communication Management >> Internet Communication settings >> "Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP" to "Enabled".