Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-36710 | WN08-CC-000109 | SV-48341r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
Description |
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Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially allow sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Application updates must be obtained from an internal source. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-45013r1_chk ) |
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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\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate\ Value Name: AutoDownload Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2 |
Fix Text (F-41474r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Store -> "Turn off Automatic Download of updates" to "Enabled". |