Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-15701 | WN12-CC-000021 | SV-53099r1_rule | Low |
Description |
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A system restore point allows a rollback if an issue is encountered when a new device driver is installed. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2018-10-30 |
Check Text ( C-47405r2_chk ) |
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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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: DisableSystemRestore Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-46025r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point" to "Disabled". |