Title

Windows Movie Maker Codec Downloads (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that the codecs will not be automatically downloaded for Windows Movie Maker.

Check Content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMovieMaker\ Value Name: CodecDownload Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication settings “Turn off Windows Movie Maker automatic codec downloads” to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29443r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15677

Group Title: Windows Movie Maker Codec Downloads

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