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Device driver updates must only search managed servers, not Windows Update.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-36678 WN12-CC-000025 SV-51607r1_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. Device driver updates must be obtained from an internal source.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2020-06-16

Details

Check Text ( C-46858r1_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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching\

Value Name: DriverServerSelection

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-44728r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Specify the search server for device driver updates" to "Enabled" with "Search Managed Server" selected.