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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”.