Remote access to the Plug and Play interface must be disabled for device installation.

From Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of Device Install – PnP Interface Remote Access

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-48239r1_rule Remote access to the Plug and Play interface must be disabled for device installation.

Vulnerability discussion

Remote access to the Plug and Play interface could potentially allow connections by unauthorized devices. This setting configures remote access to the Plug and Play interface and must be disabled.

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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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