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Optional component installation and component repair must be prevented from using Windows Update.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36677 WN12-CC-000018 SV-51606r1_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. Optional component installation or repair must be obtained from an internal source.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-46856r2_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\Servicing\

Value Name: UseWindowsUpdate

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 2
Fix Text (F-44727r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> "Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair" to "Enabled" and with "Never attempt to download payload from Windows Update" selected.