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IE security prompt is enabled for web-based installations.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15684 | 5.241 | SV-25193r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-15328r1_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\Installer\ Value Name: SafeForScripting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-15551r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts” to “Disabled”. |