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Device driver updates must only search managed servers, not Windows Update.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36678 WN12-CC-000025 SV-51607r1_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 Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-44728r1_fix)
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.