Check: 5.131
Win7 Audit:
5.131
(in version v1 r16)
Title
Windows is prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows from searching Windows Update for device drivers when no local drivers for a device are present.
Check Content
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Windows Update device driver searching’ to “Enabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-25165r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-14261
Group Title: Windows Update Device Drive Searching
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