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Check: WN08-CC-000073

Windows 8/8.1 STIG: WN08-CC-000073 (in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)

Title

The default autorun behavior must be configured to prevent autorun commands. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Allowing autorun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents autorun commands from executing.

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutorun Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> AutoPlay Policies -> "Set the default behavior for AutoRun" to "Enabled:Do not execute any autorun commands".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-48485r2_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-22692

Group Title: Default Autorun Behavior

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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