Check: 5.241
Windows XP STIG:
5.241
(in versions v6 r1.32 through v1 r0)
Title
Windows Installer – IE Security Prompt (Cat II impact)
Discussion
This check verifies that users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.
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: SafeForScripting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0
Fix Text
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer “Disable IE security prompt for Windows Installer scripts” to “Disabled”.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-16601r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-15684
Group Title: Windows Installer – IE Security Prompt
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