Title

Windows is prevented from using Windows Update to search for drivers. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent Windows from searching Windows Update for device drivers when no local drivers for a device are present.

Check Content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching Value Name: DontSearchWindowsUpdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off Windows Update device driver searching’ to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-14872r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-14261

Group Title: Windows Update Device Drive Searching

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