STIGQter: STIG Summary: Windows 10 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-220815r569187_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-220815

Group Title

SRG-OS-000095-GPOS-00049

Rule Version

WN10-CC-000100

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

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Vulnerability Number

V-220815

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN10-CC-000100

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

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4072

Comments