Check: WN16-CC-000270
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 STIG:
WN16-CC-000270
(in versions v2 r8 through v1 r1)
Title
AutoPlay must be disabled for all drives. (Cat I impact)
Discussion
Allowing AutoPlay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. AutoPlay begins reading from a drive as soon media is inserted into the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. By default, AutoPlay is disabled on removable drives, such as the floppy disk drive (but not the CD-ROM drive) and on network drives. Enabling this policy disables AutoPlay on all drives.
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 Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoDriveTypeAutoRun Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x000000ff (255)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Turn off AutoPlay" to "Enabled" with "All Drives" selected.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-224934r852327_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-224934
Group Title: SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154
Expert Comments
CCIs
| Number | Definition |
|---|---|
| CCI-001764 |
The information system prevents program execution in accordance with organization-defined policies regarding software program usage and restrictions, and/or rules authorizing the terms and conditions of software program usage. |
Controls
| Number | Title |
|---|---|
| CM-7 (2) |
Prevent Program Execution |