An error occurred:

Check: 5.242

Windows Vista STIG: 5.242 (in versions v6 r42 through v6 r41)

Title

Windows Installer – User Control (Cat II impact)

Discussion

This check verifies that users are prevented from changing installation options.

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\Installer\ Value Name: EnableUserControl Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix Text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Enable user control over installs” to “Disabled”.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-29456r1_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-15685

Group Title: Windows Installer – User Control

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CCIs

CCIs tied to check.
Number Definition
CCI-001812

The information system prohibits user installation of software without explicit privileged status.

Controls

Controls tied to check. These are derived from the CCIs shown above.
Number Title
CM-11 (2)

Prohibit Installation Without Privileged Status