Title

Floppy media devices are not allocated upon user logon. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that Windows is configured to not limit access to floppy drives when a user is logged on locally.

Check Content

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Restrict floppy access to locally logged-on user only” to “Disabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-25037r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-1085

Group Title: Removable media devices - Floppies

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