Device driver updates must only search managed servers, not Windows Update.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-36678 | WN08-CC-000025 | SV-48297r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially provide sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Device driver updates must be obtained from an internal source. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 / 8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44975r1_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\Windows\DriverSearching\ Value Name: DriverServerSelection Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41432r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Specify the search server for device driver updates" to "Enabled" with "Search Managed Server" selected. |