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Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3480 WN08-CC-000122 SV-48118r2_rule Medium
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. The automatic check for updates performed by Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown\untested software on the system.
STIG Date
Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-02-12

Details

Check Text ( C-44844r1_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\WindowsMediaPlayer\

Value Name: DisableAutoupdate

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-41255r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled".