Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-46689 | DTBI495-IE11 | SV-59553r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing. If you do not configure this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. |
STIG | Date |
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-07-22 |
Check Text ( None ) |
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None |
Fix Text (F-50451r1_fix) |
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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Use Pop-up Blocker' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box. |