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The IE signature checking parameter is not set correctly.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6236 DTBI012 SV-6286r1_rule DCMC-1 Medium
Description
This parameter will ensure digital signatures are checked on downloaded programs.
STIG Date
Microsoft IE Version 6 2014-12-17

Details

Check Text ( C-192r1_chk )
Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download

Criteria: If the value CheckExeSignatures is yes, this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-151r1_fix)
Change the value of registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download to CheckExeSignatures is yes.