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Check: WN08-CC-000072

Windows 8/8.1 STIG: WN08-CC-000072 (in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)

Title

Autoplay must be turned off for non-volume devices. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Allowing autoplay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Autoplay begins reading from a drive as soon as you insert media in the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. This setting will disable autoplay for non-volume devices (such as Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) devices).

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutoplayfornonVolume Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> "Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-48473r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-21973

Group Title: Autoplay for non-volume devices

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-001764	Prevent program execution in accordance with organization-defined policies, rules of behavior, and/or access agreements regarding software program usage and restrictions; rules authorizing the terms and conditions of software program usage.

Controls

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

Number	Title
CM-7(2)	Prevent Program Execution