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The Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges must be disabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-34974 WINCC-000001 SV-46219r1_rule ECLP-1 High
Description
Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system.
STIG Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2015-06-24

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-39548r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".