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Internet Explorer is not configured to require consistent security zone settings to all users.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-3427 | DTBI320 | SV-28784r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This setting enforces consistent security zone settings to all users of the computer. Security Zones control browser behavior at various web sites and it is desirable to maintain a consistent policy for all users of a machine. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 7 | 2015-03-26 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-1745r1_chk ) |
|---|
| 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_HKLM_only Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-5909r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Security Zones: Use only machine settings” to “Enabled”. |