V-205806
SV-205806r958804_rule
CAT I
Windows Server 2019 AutoPlay must be disabled for all drives.
From: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 Security Technical Implementation Guide (V3R8)
Description
<VulnDiscussion>Allowing AutoPlay to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. AutoPlay begins reading from a drive as soon media is inserted into the drive. As a result, the setup file of programs or music on audio media may start. By default, AutoPlay is disabled on removable drives, such as the floppy disk drive (but not the CD-ROM drive) and on network drives. Enabling this policy disables AutoPlay on all drives.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
Check Procedure
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: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\policies\Explorer\
Value Name: NoDriveTypeAutoRun
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x000000ff (255)
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> "Turn off AutoPlay" to "Enabled" with "All Drives" selected.
CCI Reference
CCI-001764- Created
- 2026-04-07 20:08:25
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-07 20:08:25