Check: 5.242
Windows XP STIG:
5.242
(in versions v6 r1.32 through v1 r0)
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-16602r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-15685
Group Title: Windows Installer – User Control
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