The print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Secure Print Driver Installation

Associated with: CCI-001812

SV-52214r2_rule The print driver installation privilege must be restricted to administrators.

Vulnerability discussion

Allowing users to install drivers can introduce malware or cause the instability of a system. Print driver installation should be restricted to administrators.

Check content

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: \System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers\ Value Name: AddPrinterDrivers Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

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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