Windows will be prevented from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation.

From Windows Server 2008 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Device Install Software Request Error Report

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-36284r1_rule Windows will be prevented from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation.

Vulnerability discussion

Sending error reports to vendors can disclose information about a system to an outside organization.

Check content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: DisableSendRequestAdditionalSoftwareToWER Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> “Prevent Windows from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation” to “Enabled”.

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