Title

Internet Explorer is configured to Allow Users to Change Policies. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This setting prevents users from changing the Internet Explorer policies on the machine. Policy changes should be made by Administrators only, so this setting should be Enabled.

Check Content

If the following registry value doesn’t exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ Value Name: Security_Options_Edit Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer “Security Zones: Do Not Allow Users to Change Policies” to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-3428r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-3428

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Expert Comments

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