Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Media Player - Disable Automatic Updates

Associated with: CCI-001812

SV-40097r2_rule Media Player must be configured to prevent automatic checking for updates.

Vulnerability discussion

Uncontrolled system updates can introduce issues to a system. The automatic check for updates performed by Windows Media Player must be disabled to ensure a constant platform and to prevent the introduction of unknown\untested software on the system.

Check content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsMediaPlayer\ Value Name: DisableAutoupdate Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Media Player -> "Prevent Automatic Updates" to "Enabled".

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