Internet Explorer is not configured to disable making Proxy Settings Per Machine.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3430 | DTBI367 | SV-3430r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting controls whether or not the Internet Explorer proxy settings are configured on a per-user or per-machine basis. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 6 | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1749r1_chk ) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per user)” to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ Criteria: If the value ProxySettingsPerUser is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5912r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per user)” to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ Criteria: Set the value ProxySettingsPerUser to REG_DWORD = 1. |