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Windows Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-3480 WN12-CC-000122 SV-53130r1_rule Medium
Description
Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. The automatic check for updates performed by Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown\untested software on the system.
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-46056r1_fix)
If Windows Media Player is installed, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled".