Title

Internet Explorer Processes for notification bars must be enforced (IExplore). (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Notification bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes when file or code installs are restricted. By default, the Notification bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, the Notification bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, the Notification bar will not be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you do not configure this policy setting, the Notification bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> "Internet Explorer Processes" must be “Enabled”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_SECURITYBAND Criteria: If the value iexplore.exe is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix Text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> "Internet Explorer Processes" to “Enabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-40770r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-30781

Group Title: DTBI835 - Notification Bar Processes - IExplore

Expert Comments

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