Internet Explorer is configured to Allow Users to Change Policies.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3428 | DTBI319 | SV-28782r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| This setting prevents users from changing the Internet Explorer policies on the machine. Policy changes should be made by Administrators only, so this setting should be Enabled. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 7 | 2014-03-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1746r1_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\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ Value Name: Security_Options_Edit Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-5910r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Security Zones: Do Not Allow Users to Change Policies” to “Enabled”. |