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Check: WN12-CC-000117

Microsoft Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server STIG: WN12-CC-000117 (in versions v3 r7 through v2 r7)

Title

Users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Users must be aware of attempted program installations. This setting ensures users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

Check Content

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: SafeForScripting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts" to "Disabled".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-225391r569185_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-225391

Group Title: SRG-OS-000480-GPOS-00227

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000366	The organization implements the security configuration settings.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.

Number	Title
CM-6	Configuration Settings