Print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-1151	3.029	SV-25035r2_rule		Low

Description
The print spooler allows users to add and to delete printer drivers on the local system. This capability must be restricted to privileged groups to ensure only stable, non-malicious drivers are used.

STIG	Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-07-22

Details

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Fix Text (F-66959r1_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".