Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-15685 | WN08-CC-000115 | SV-48232r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-01-07 |
Check Text ( C-44911r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: EnableUserControl Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
Fix Text (F-41368r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled". |