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Prevent printing over HTTP.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14259 | 5.129 | SV-25157r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent the client computer’s ability to print over HTTP, which allows the computer to print to printers on the intranet as well as the Internet. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-11606r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers Value Name: DisableHTTPPrinting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-13584r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off printing over HTTP’ to “Enabled”. |