Print driver installation privilege is not restricted to administrators.

From Windows 2003 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Secure Print Driver Installation

Associated with IA controls: ECLP-1

SV-29008r1_rule Print driver installation privilege is not restricted to administrators.

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By default, the print spooler allows any user to add and to delete printer drivers on the local system. This capability should be restricted to authorized personnel.

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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Windows Settings -> Security Settings -> Local Policies -> Security Options -> “Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers” to “Enabled”.

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