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Computer prevented from downloading print driver packages over HTTP.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-14260 5.130 SV-29424r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent the computer from downloading print driver packages over HTTP.
STIG Date
Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-03

Details

Check Text ( C-11607r1_chk )
If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers

Value Name: DisableWebPnPDownload

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Fix Text (F-13585r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off downloading of print drivers over HTTP’ to “Enabled”.