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Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3480 5.060 SV-40094r2_rule DCSL-1 Medium
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. The automatic check for updates performed by Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown\untested software on the system.
STIG Date
Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-23

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-45023r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled".