Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-3480 | 5.060 | SV-40098r2_rule | DCSL-1 | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-06-27 |
Check Text ( C-46905r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer\ Value Name: DisableAutoupdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
Fix Text (F-45026r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled". |