Windows Update must not obtain updates from other PCs on the Internet.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-65681 | WN10-CC-000206 | SV-80171r2_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Windows 10 allows Windows Update to obtain updates from additional sources instead of Microsoft. In addition to Microsoft, updates can be obtained from and sent to PCs on the local network as well as on the Internet. This is part of the Windows Update trusted process, however to minimize outside exposure, obtaining updates from or sending to systems on the Internet must be prevented. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-80419r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Delivery Optimization >> "Download Mode" to "Enabled" with any option except "Internet" selected. Acceptable selections include: Bypass Group HTTP only LAN Simple Prior to v1607 of Windows 10, acceptable selections include: Group LAN None |