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

A system restore point must be created when a new device driver is installed.

DISA Rule

SV-225331r569185_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-225331

Group Title

SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

Rule Version

WN12-CC-000021

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point" to "Disabled".

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\DeviceInstall\Settings\

Value Name: DisableSystemRestore

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0

Vulnerability Number

V-225331

Documentable

False

Rule Version

WN12-CC-000021

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\DeviceInstall\Settings\

Value Name: DisableSystemRestore

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4214

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