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

AutoPlay must be turned off for non-volume devices.

DISA Rule

SV-224932r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-224932

Group Title

SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000250

Severity

CAT I

CCI(s)

• 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.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices" 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\Explorer\

Value Name: NoAutoplayfornonVolume

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Vulnerability Number

V-224932

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000250

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\Explorer\

Value Name: NoAutoplayfornonVolume

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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