A system restore point must be created when a new device driver is installed.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Device Install – Drivers System Restore Point

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-53099r1_rule A system restore point must be created when a new device driver is installed.

Vulnerability discussion

A system restore point allows a rollback if an issue is encountered when a new device driver is installed.

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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\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: DisableSystemRestore Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> "Prevent creation of a system restore point during device activity that would normally prompt creation of a restore point" to "Disabled".

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