Check: WN11-CC-000190
Microsoft Windows 11 STIG:
WN11-CC-000190
(in versions v1 r6 through v1 r1)
Title
Autoplay must be disabled for all drives. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Allowing autoplay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Autoplay begins reading from a drive as soon as media is inserted in the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. By default, autoplay is disabled on removable drives, such as the floppy disk drive (but not the CD-ROM drive) and on network drives. If this policy is enabled, autoplay can be disabled on all drives.
Check Content
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: NoDriveTypeAutoRun Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x000000ff (255) Note: If the value for NoDriveTypeAutorun is entered manually, it must be entered as "ff" when Hexadecimal is selected, or "255" with Decimal selected. Using the policy value specified in the Fix section will enter it correctly.
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Turn off AutoPlay" to "Enabled:All Drives".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-253388r829248_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-253388
Group Title: SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001734 |
The organization defines the restrictions to be followed on the use of open source software. |
| CCI-001764 |
The information system prevents program execution in accordance with organization-defined policies regarding software program usage and restrictions, and/or rules authorizing the terms and conditions of software program usage. |