Prevent printing over HTTP.

From Windows 2008 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-29422r1_rule Prevent printing over HTTP.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that the system is configured to prevent the client computer’s ability to print over HTTP, which allows the computer to print to printers on the intranet as well as the Internet.

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 NT\Printers Value Name: DisableHTTPPrinting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Internet Communication Management -> Internet Communication setting ‘Turn off printing over HTTP’ to “Enabled”.

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