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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 2017-01-27

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
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".