The Windows Installer Always install with elevated privileges must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-34974 | WINCC-000001 | SV-46220r1_rule | High |
| Description |
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| Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2008 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-06-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-43425r1_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: AlwaysInstallElevated Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 |
| Fix Text (F-39540r1_fix) |
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| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled". |