Optional component installation and component repair must be prevented from using Windows Update.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-36677	WN12-CC-000018	SV-51606r1_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. Optional component installation or repair must be obtained from an internal source.

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-44727r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> "Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair" to "Enabled" and with "Never attempt to download payload from Windows Update" selected.