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Check: WN08-CC-000021

Windows 8/8.1 STIG: WN08-CC-000021 (in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)

Title

A system restore point must be created when a new device driver is installed. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

A system restore point allows a rollback if an issue is encountered when a new device driver is installed.

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: DisableSystemRestore Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point" to "Disabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-48240r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15701

Group Title: Device Install – Drivers System Restore Point

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000366	Implement the security configuration settings.

Controls

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

Number	Title
CM-6	Configuration Settings