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The default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-73547 WN16-CC-000260 SV-88211r1_rule High
Description
Allowing AutoRun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents AutoRun commands from executing.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-07-09

Details

Check Text ( C-73629r1_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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoAutorun

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)
Fix Text (F-79997r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Set the default behavior for AutoRun" to "Enabled" with "Do not execute any autorun commands" selected.