Check: 5.060
Win2k8 R2 Audit:
5.060
(in version v1 r8)
Title
Media Player is configured to allow automatic checking for updates. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
The automatic check for updates perform by the Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown/untested software on the network.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player “Prevent Automatic Updates” to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-40099r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-3480
Group Title: Media Player - Disable Automatic Updates
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