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Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid is not disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15499 | DTBI350 | SV-16346r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Microsoft ActiveX controls and file downloads often have digital signatures attached that vouch for both the file's integrity and the identity of the signer (creator) of the software. Such signatures help ensure that unmodified. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 7 | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-14522r1_chk ) |
|---|
| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> "Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid" will be set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: If the value RunInvalidSignatures is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-15131r1_fix) |
|---|
| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> "Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid" will be set to “Disabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: Set the value RunInvalidSignatures to REG_DWORD = 0. |