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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 | 2016-07-22 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| 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. |