18.9.8.1 Ensure 'Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices' is set to 'Enabled'

Information

This policy setting disallows AutoPlay for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

The recommended state for this setting is: 'Enabled'.

Rationale:
An attacker could use this feature to launch a program to damage a client computer or data on the computer.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to 'Enabled':


Computer Configuration\Policies\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\AutoPlay Policies\Disallow Autoplay for non-volume devices

Note: This Group Policy path may not exist by default.

It is provided by the Group Policy template 'AutoPlay.admx/adml' that is included with the Microsoft Windows 8.0 & Server 2012 (non-R2) Administrative Templates (or newer).

Impact:
AutoPlay will not be allowed for MTP devices like cameras or phones.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1929

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18(4), CSCv6|8.3

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: e23c27a198cdd4aac5c78e07e747f9f315431c5b9c8e7b7da65e832634473876