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Autoplay must be turned off for non-volume devices.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-21973 | WN08-CC-000072 | SV-48473r2_rule | ECSC-1 | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing autoplay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Autoplay begins reading from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. This setting will disable autoplay for non-volume devices (such as Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) devices). |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-45137r2_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\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutoplayfornonVolume Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41600r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> "Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices" to "Enabled". |