Windows Server 2022 default AutoRun behavior must be configured to prevent AutoRun commands.

STIG ID: WN22-CC-000220  |  SRG: SRG-OS-000368-GPOS-00154 |  Severity: high |  CCI: CCI-001764 |  Vulnerability Id: V-254353 | 

Vulnerability Discussion

Allowing AutoRun commands to execute may introduce malicious code to a system. Configuring this setting prevents AutoRun commands from executing.

Check

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: NoAutorun

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00000001 (1)

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> AutoPlay Policies >> Set the default behavior for AutoRun to "Enabled" with "Do not execute any autorun commands" selected.
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