Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

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Severity

Version

V3 · R7

CurrentPublished Thu Nov 09 2023

The print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Assessment Title

Rule Text

The print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.

Description

Discussion Text

Allowing users to install drivers can introduce malware or cause the instability of a system. Print driver installation should be restricted to administrators.

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Objective

V-225526

Rule

SV-225526r852264_rule

Severity

low

Rule Version

WN12-SO-000089

Documentable

false

IA Controls

NIST SP 800-53

Rev 5

Assessment Procedure

Check Text

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: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers\

Value Name: AddPrinterDrivers

Value Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1

Implementation Procedure

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> "Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers" to "Enabled".

STIG check 281 of 329 in the Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server STIG checklist

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