Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-220842 | WN10-CC-000238 | SV-220842r569187_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Web security certificates provide an indication whether a site is legitimate. This policy setting prevents the user from ignoring Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) certificate errors that interrupt browsing. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2021-08-18 |
Check Text ( C-22557r555011_chk ) |
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This setting is applicable starting with v1809 of Windows 10; it is NA for prior versions. Windows 10 LTSC\B versions do not include Microsoft Edge; this is NA for those systems. If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Internet Settings\ Value Name: PreventCertErrorOverrides Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000001 (1) |
Fix Text (F-22546r555012_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Microsoft Edge >> "Prevent certificate error overrides" to "Enabled". |