Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3478 | 3.087 | SV-29715r1_rule | DCSL-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Kernel-mode drivers are drivers that operate in kernel mode. Kernel mode allows virtually unlimited access to hardware and memory. A poorly written kernel driver may cause system instability and data corruption. Malicious code inserted in a kernel-mode driver has almost no limit on what it may do. Most modern printers do not require kernel-mode drivers. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-5698r1_fix) |
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Configure the system to prevent it from allowing the installation of kernel-mode drivers by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Printers “Disallow Installation of Printers Using Kernel-mode Drivers” to “Enabled”. |