STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 3 Release: 2 Benchmark Date: 04 May 2021:

The print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.

DISA Rule

SV-225526r569185_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225526

Group Title

SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149

Rule Version

WN12-SO-000089

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

• CCI-001812 - The information system prohibits user installation of software without explicit privileged status.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers" 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: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers\

Value Name: AddPrinterDrivers

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-225526

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-SO-000089

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: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers\

Value Name: AddPrinterDrivers

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4214

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