Title

The unsigned driver installation behavior is improperly set. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

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

Check Content

Fix Text

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”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29686r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1160

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