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

From Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Device Install Software Request Error Report

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-48494r2_rule Windows must be prevented from sending an error report when a device driver requests additional software during installation.

Vulnerability discussion

Some features may communicate with the vendor, sending system information or downloading data or components for the feature. Turning off this capability will prevent potentially sensitive information from being sent outside the enterprise and uncontrolled updates to the system. This setting will prevent Windows from sending an error report to Microsoft when a device driver requests additional software during installation.

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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 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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