Windows SmartScreen must be configured to require approval from an administrator before running downloaded unknown software on Windows 2012/2012 R2.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-36707	WN12-CC-000088	SV-51747r3_rule		Medium

Description
Windows SmartScreen helps protect systems from programs downloaded from the internet that may be malicious. Requiring administrator approval before running unknown software will prevent potentially malicious programs from executing.

STIG	Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide	2017-12-05

Details

Check Text ( C-78099r1_chk )
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\Windows\System\ Value Name: EnableSmartScreen Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000002 (2)

Fix Text (F-85265r2_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> File Explorer >> "Configure Windows SmartScreen" to "Enabled" with "Require approval from an administrator before running downloaded unknown software" selected.