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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-25035r1_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 privileged groups to ensure only stable, non-malicious drivers are used.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-12-13

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”.