Users can change the advanced settings in IE.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6242 | DTBI021 | SV-6292r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Since most of the IE settings can be changed through the GUI, it is important to ensure that user's cannot change these settings. Some settings will restrict users from visiting certain sites or will restrict the functionality of sites. It is important that access to changing the settings is removed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 6 | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-211r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel Criteria: If the value AdvancedTab is 1, this is not a finding. If the value is not 1 or the key is not present, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5690r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the registry key HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel to the value AdvancedTab is 1. |