Internet Explorer is configured to automatically check for updates.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3432 | DTBI317 | SV-3432r1_rule | DCSL-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| This setting determines whether or not Internet Explorer will periodically check the Microsoft web sites to determine if there are updates to Internet Explorer available. The SA should manually install all updates on a system so that configuration control is maintained. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 6 | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1767r1_chk ) |
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| If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\InfoDelivery\Restrictions\ Value Name: NoUpdateCheck Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-5914r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Disable Periodic Check for Internet Explorer Software Updates” to “Enabled”. |