STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 2 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

Downloading print driver packages over HTTP must be prevented.

DISA Rule

SV-224926r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-224926

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000160

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Internet Communication Management >> Internet Communication settings >> "Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP" to "Enabled".

Check Contents

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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\

Value Name: DisableWebPnPDownload

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Vulnerability Number

V-224926

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000160

Severity Override Guidance

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\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\

Value Name: DisableWebPnPDownload

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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