Title

Printing over HTTP will be prevented. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent the client computer’s ability to print over HTTP, which allows the computer to print to printers on the intranet as well as the Internet.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off printing over HTTP’ to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-32401r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14259

Group Title: Printing Over HTTP

Expert Comments

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