Windows Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3480 | WN12-CC-000122 | SV-53130r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. The automatic check for updates performed by Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown\untested software on the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-47436r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Windows Media Player is not installed by default. If it is not installed, this is NA. 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\WindowsMediaPlayer\ Value Name: DisableAutoupdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-46056r1_fix) |
|---|
| If Windows Media Player is installed, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled". |