18.9.8.1 Ensure 'Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices' is set to 'Enabled'

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Information

This policy setting disallows AutoPlay for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.

Rationale:

An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage a client computer or data on the computer.

Impact:

AutoPlay will not be allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Enabled:

Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default. It is provided by the Group Policy template AutoPlay.admx/adml that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Default Value:

Disabled. (AutoPlay is enabled for non-volume devices.)

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/3714