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Plugins requiring authorization must ask for user permission.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-44749 | DTBC-0014 | SV-57583r2_rule | High |
| Description |
|---|
| Policy allows Google Chrome to run plugins that require authorization. If you enable this setting, plugins that are not outdated will always run. If this setting is disabled or not set, users will be not be asked for permission to run plugins that require authorization. These are plugins that can compromise security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome Current Windows STIG | 2016-10-04 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-49839r3_fix) |
|---|
| Windows group policy: 1. Open the group policy editor tool with gpedit.msc 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Google\Google Chrome\ Policy Name: Always runs plugins that require authorization Policy State: Disabled Policy Value: N/A |