Device Install – PnP Interface Remote Access
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15700 | 5.208 | SV-16639r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that remote access to the Plug and Play interface is disabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15388r1_chk ) |
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| Vista/7 - If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: AllowRemoteRPC Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-15592r1_fix) |
|---|
| Vista - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation “Allow remote access to the PnP interface” to “Disabled”. |