Title

The installed version of IE must be a supported version. (Cat I impact)

Discussion

Unsupported versions are no longer being evaluated or updated for security related issues.

Check Content

Procedure: Open Internet Explorer >> Select Help >> Select About. Criteria: Internet Explorer 9 is only supported on Windows Vista SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2. If the version number of Internet Explorer is any version of Internet Explorer 9, the Operating System in use must be Windows Vista SP2 or Windows Server 2008 SP2. If Internet Explorer 9 is used on any other Operating System, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Upgrade Internet Explorer to a supported software version.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-79275r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-64785

Group Title: DTBI002 - Installed version of IE is unsupported

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