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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 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 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2016-12-19

Details

Check Text ( C-47305r2_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 NT\Printers\

Value Name: DisableWebPnPDownload

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
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".