WN12-CC-000018 - Optional component installation and component repair must be prevented from using Windows Update.

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Information

Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. Obtaining update components from an outside source may also potentially provide sensitive information outside of the enterprise. Optional component installation or repair must be obtained from an internal source.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> 'Specify settings for optional component installation and component repair' to 'Enabled' and with 'Never attempt to download payload from Windows Update' selected.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_Windows_2012_and_2012_R2_DC_V3R3_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-11(2), CAT|III, CCI|CCI-001812, Rule-ID|SV-226149r794468_rule, STIG-ID|WN12-CC-000018, STIG-Legacy|SV-51606, STIG-Legacy|V-36677, Vuln-ID|V-226149

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 4e7a0f49a5940f05dd16b17a1faa02422ce0605b2619d89241c2b5f2cf2c5da3