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The unsigned driver installation behavior is improperly set.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-1160 | 3.050 | SV-1160r1_rule | DCSL-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Determines what should happen when an attempt is made to install a device driver (by means of the Windows device installer) that has not been certified by the Windows Hardware Quality Lab (WHQL). The options are: - Silently succeed - Warn but allow installation - Do not allow installation |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-109r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Unsigned driver installation behavior” to “Warn but allow installation” or “Do not allow installation”. |