Downloading print driver packages over HTTP must be prevented.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-14260	WN12-CC-000032	SV-52998r1_rule	ECSC-1	Medium

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 the computer from downloading print driver packages over HTTP.

STIG	Date
Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-07-09

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-45925r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings -> "Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP" to "Enabled".