Title

Remote access to the Plug and Play interface must be disabled for device installation. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Remote access to the Plug and Play interface could potentially allow connections by unauthorized devices. This setting configures remote access to the Plug and Play interface and must be disabled.

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\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: AllowRemoteRPC Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Allow remote access to the Plug and Play interface" to "Disabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-48239r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15700

Group Title: Device Install – PnP Interface Remote Access

Expert Comments

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