Users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-63329	WN10-CC-000320	SV-77819r1_rule		Medium

Description
Web-based programs may attempt to install malicious software on a system. Ensuring users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software allows them to refuse the installation.

STIG	Date
Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2016-10-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-69245r1_fix)
The default behavior is for Internet Explorer to warn users and select whether to allow or refuse installation when a web-based program attempts to install software on the system. If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled".

Fix Text (F-69245r1_fix)

The default behavior is for Internet Explorer to warn users and select whether to allow or refuse installation when a web-based program attempts to install software on the system.

If this needs to be corrected, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts" to "Not Configured" or "Disabled".