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The print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1151 | WN12-SO-000089 | SV-52214r2_rule | ECLP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Allowing users to install drivers can introduce malware or cause the instability of a system. Print driver installation should be restricted to administrators. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-45233r2_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers" to "Enabled". |