Limits print driver installation to AdministratorsID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:95714 | Date: (C)2023-12-12 (M)2023-12-12 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting controls whether users who aren't Administrators can install print drivers on the system.
The recommended state for this setting is: Enabled.
Note: On August 10, 2021, Microsoft announced a Point and Print Default Behavior Change which modifies the default Point and Print driver installation and update behavior to require Administrator privileges. This is documented in KB5005652 Manage new Point and Print default driver installation behavior (CVE-2021-34481)
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\MS Security Guide\Limits print driver installation to Administrators
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint:RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |