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An Error Report must not be sent when a generic device driver is installed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15702 WN12-CC-000020 SV-53105r1_rule Low
Description
Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting prevents an error report from being sent when a generic device driver is installed.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-07-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-46030r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Do not send a Windows error report when a generic driver is installed on a device" to "Enabled".