Windows Server 2022 Autoplay must be turned off for nonvolume devices.
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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| high | V-254352 | SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154 | WN22-CC-000210 | SV-254352r958804_rule | 2025-02-25 | 2 |
| Description |
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| Allowing AutoPlay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. AutoPlay begins reading from a drive as soon as media is inserted into the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. This setting will disable AutoPlay for nonvolume devices, such as Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) devices. |
| ℹ️ Check |
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| 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: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\ Value Name: NoAutoplayfornonVolume Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
| ✔️ Fix |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> Disallow Autoplay for nonvolume devices to "Enabled". |