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The default Autorun behavior must be configured to prevent Autorun commands.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-22692 WN12-CC-000073 SV-53124r2_rule High
Description
Allowing Autorun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents Autorun commands from executing.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-47430r1_chk )
If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoAutorun

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-46050r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> "Set the default behavior for AutoRun" to "Enabled:Do not execute any autorun commands".