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Print driver installation privilege is not restricted to administrators.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-1151 3.029 SV-29008r1_rule ECLP-1 Low
Description
By default, the print spooler allows any user to add and to delete printer drivers on the local system. This capability should be restricted to authorized personnel.
STIG Date
Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-83r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers” to “Enabled”.