Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-73587 | WN16-CC-000470 | SV-88251r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Web-based programs may attempt to install malicious software on a system. Ensuring users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software allows them to refuse the installation. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2019-03-13 |
Check Text ( C-73669r1_chk ) |
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The default behavior is for Internet Explorer to warn users and select whether to allow or refuse installation when a web-based program attempts to install software on the system. If the registry value name below does not exist, this is not a finding. If it exists and is configured with a value of "0", this is not a finding. If it exists and is configured with a value of "1", this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: SafeForScripting Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0x00000000 (0) (or if the Value Name does not exist) |
Fix Text (F-80037r1_fix) |
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The default behavior is for Internet Explorer to warn users and select whether to allow or refuse installation when a web-based program attempts to install software on the system. If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled". |