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19.7.43.2.1 Ensure 'Prevent Codec Download' is set to 'Enabled'

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Information

This setting controls whether Windows Media Player is allowed to download additional codecs for decoding media files it does not already understand.

Solution

Make sure 'Prevent Codec Download' is set to 'Enabled'

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1941

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18(3), CCE|CCE-37445-4, CSCv6|2

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 4d0eb45915f9455718443d972a0dd77e11045e24b6467a883c0c5ee0567a145d