Windows Server 2019 default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
| V-205805 | WN19-CC-000220 | SV-205805r958804_rule | CCI-001764 | high |
| Description | ||||
| Allowing AutoRun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents AutoRun commands from executing. | ||||
| STIG | Date | |||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2025-05-23 | |||
Details
Check Text (C-205805r958804_chk)
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)
Fix Text (F-6070r355778_fix)
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.