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Gadgets – Unsigned Gadgets


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15724 5.250 SV-16663r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
This check verifies that unsigned Gadgets will not be installed.
STIG Date
Windows Vista Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-04-07

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-15616r1_fix)
Vista - Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Sidebar “Disable unpacking and installation of gadgets that are not digitally signed” to “Enabled”