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Check: WN08-CC-000117

Windows 8/8.1 STIG: WN08-CC-000117 (in versions v1 r23 through v1 r16)

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 Subkey: \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-48231r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15684

Group Title: Windows Installer – IE Security Prompt

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.

Number	Definition
CCI-000366	Implement the security configuration settings.

Controls

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

Number	Title
CM-6	Configuration Settings