Title

Do Not Track header must be sent. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This policy setting allows you to configure how Internet Explorer sends the Do Not Track (DNT) header. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer sends the DNT:1 header on all HTTP and HTTPS requests. The DNT:1 header signals that servers should not track the user. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer sends the DNT:1 header only when a Tracking Protection List is enabled, or when InPrivate Browsing mode is used. If you do not configure this policy setting, users can select the Always send Do Not Track header options on the Advanced tab of the Internet Options dialog box. When this option is selected, Internet Explorer sends the DNT:1 header on all HTTP and HTTPS requests.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page "Always send Do Not Track header" must be "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value DoNotTrack is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page "Always send Do Not Track header" to "Enabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-45046r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-34414

Group Title: DTBI1040 - Tracking of Headers

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