Optional component installation and component repair must be prevented from using Windows Update.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-36677	WN08-CC-000018	SV-48296r1_rule	ECSC-1	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. Optional component installation or repair must be obtained from an internal source.

STIG	Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2013-07-03

Details

Check Text ( C-44974r1_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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Servicing \ Value Name: UseWindowsUpdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2

Fix Text (F-41431r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> "Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair" to "Enabled" and with "Never attempt to download payload from Windows Update" selected.