Unsigned gadgets must not be installed.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-15724	5.250	SV-25267r2_rule		Medium

Description
Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues, including system instability, and allow access to sensitive information. Installation of applications must be controlled by the enterprise. This setting prevents unsigned gadgets from being installed.

STIG	Date
Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2017-01-27

Details

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Fix Text (F-62293r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets -> "Restrict unpacking and installation of gadgets that are not digitally signed" to "Enabled". To turn off Desktop Gadgets completely, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets -> "Turn off desktop gadgets" to "Enabled".

Fix Text (F-62293r1_fix)

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets -> "Restrict unpacking and installation of gadgets that are not digitally signed" to "Enabled".

To turn off Desktop Gadgets completely, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Desktop Gadgets -> "Turn off desktop gadgets" to "Enabled".