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An Error Report must not be sent when a generic device driver is installed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15702 | WN08-CC-000020 | SV-48241r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting prevents an error report from being sent when a generic device driver is installed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-41377r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Do not send a Windows Error Report when a generic driver is installed on a device" to "Enabled". |