Disable remote access to the plug and play interface.

From Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Device Install – PnP Interface Remote Access

Associated with: CCI-000381

SV-25145r1_rule Disable remote access to the plug and play interface.

Vulnerability discussion

This check verifies that remote access to the Plug and Play interface is disabled.

Check content

Vista/7 - 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\DeviceInstall\Settings\ Value Name: AllowRemoteRPC Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation “Allow remote access to the Plug and Play interface” to “Disabled”.

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