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.)
Additional Information:
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide:
Version 2, Release 2, Benchmark Date: May 04, 2021
Vul ID: V-224932
Rule ID: SV-224932r569186_rule
STIG ID: WN16-CC-000250
Severity: CAT I