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

The default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.

DISA Rule

SV-224933r569186_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-224933

Group Title

SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000260

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 >> "Set the default behavior for AutoRun" to "Enabled" with "Do not execute any autorun commands" selected.

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoAutorun

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Vulnerability Number

V-224933

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN16-CC-000260

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\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\

Value Name: NoAutorun

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4205

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