Windows Update must not connect to any Internet locations. (Windows 8.1)
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-43246 | WN08-CC-000146 | SV-55999r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
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| Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. When Windows Update is configured to use an intranet location, it will still communicate with the public Windows Update service periodically to retrieve information. This setting will prevent that from occurring. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-49276r3_chk ) |
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| This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 8. It is applicable to Windows 8.1. Verify the registry value below. If it does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\ Value Name: DoNotConnectToWindowsUpdateInternetLocations Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-48838r2_fix) |
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| This requirement is NA for the initial release of Windows 8. It is applicable to Windows 8.1. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Update -> "Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations" to "Enabled". |