Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-46995 | DTBI356-IE11 | SV-59861r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer 11 uses 64-bit processes (for greater security) or 32-bit processes (for greater compatibility) when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows.Important: Some ActiveX controls and toolbars may not be available when 64-bit processes are used. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 32-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you don't configure this policy setting, users can turn this feature on or off using Internet Explorer settings. This feature is turned off by default. |
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-50715r1_fix) |
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Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' to 'Enabled'. |