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Windows will be prevented from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-28504 | 5.269 | SV-36284r1_rule | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Sending error reports to vendors can disclose information about a system to an outside organization. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-35392r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: DisableSendRequestAdditionalSoftwareToWER Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-30621r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> “Prevent Windows from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation” to “Enabled”. |