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Check: WN10-CC-000180

Microsoft Windows 10 STIG: WN10-CC-000180 (in versions v2 r9 through v1 r7)

Title

Autoplay must be turned off for non-volume devices. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Allowing autoplay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Autoplay begins reading from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. This setting will disable autoplay for non-volume devices (such as Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) devices).

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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutoplayfornonVolume Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-220827r851989_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-220827

Group Title: SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
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.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-7 (2)	Prevent Program Execution