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Device driver updates must only search managed servers, not Windows Update.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
WN08-CC-000025 WN08-CC-000025 WN08-CC-000025_rule Low
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially provide sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Device driver updates must be obtained from an internal source.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2012-11-21

Details

Check Text ( C-WN08-CC-000025_chk )
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\Windows\DriverSearching\

Value Name: DriverServerSelection

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-WN08-CC-000025_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Specify the search server for device driver updates" to "Enabled" with "Search Managed Server" selected.