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Automated installation of missing plugins must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-44787 | DTBC-0036 | SV-57621r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| The automatic search and installation of missing or not installed plugins should be disabled as this can cause significant risk if a unapproved or vulnerable plugin were to be installed without proper permissions or authorization. If you set this setting to enabled the automatic search and installation of missing plugins will be disabled in Google Chrome. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome Current Windows STIG | 2017-04-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-49877r2_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: Specify whether the plugin finder should be disabled Policy State: Enabled Policy Value: N/A |