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The system is configured to allow installation of printers using kernel-mode drivers.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3478 | 3.087 | SV-3478r1_rule | DCSL-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Kernel-mode drivers are drivers that operate in kernel mode. Kernel mode allows virtually unlimited access to hardware and memory. A poorly written kernel driver may cause system instability and data corruption. Malicious code inserted in a kernel-mode driver has almost no limit on what it may do. Most modern printers do not require kernel-mode drivers. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-5698r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the system to prevent it from allowing the installation of kernel-mode drivers by setting the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Printers “Disallow Installation of Printers Using Kernel-mode Drivers” to “Enabled”. |