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-40098r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3480

Group Title: Media Player - Disable Automatic Updates

Expert Comments

CCIs tied to check.

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.