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WN22-CC-000220 Windows Server 2022 default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.

DISA STIG library V2R11
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first version loaded CAT I

Maps to CM-7(2) via CCI-001764

Title

Windows Server 2022 default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.

Control

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)

Discussion

Allowing AutoRun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents AutoRun commands from executing.

Related controls

CCI-001764

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.