Windows Server 2022 default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-254353 | WN22-CC-000220 | SV-254353r958804_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 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-01-14 |
Details
| Check Text (C-57838r848873_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-57789r848874_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. |