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Users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15684 WN12-CC-000117 SV-53056r2_rule Medium
Description
Users must be aware of attempted program installations. This setting ensures users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.
STIG Date
Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2018-09-05

Details

Check Text ( C-47359r2_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\Installer\

Value Name: SafeForScripting

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0
Fix Text (F-45982r1_fix)
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts" to "Disabled".