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Check: WN16-CC-000260

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 STIG: WN16-CC-000260 (in versions v2 r8 through v1 r1)

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 Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutorun Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix Text

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

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-224933r852326_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-224933

Group Title: SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

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

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

Number	Title
CM-7 (2)	Prevent Program Execution