STIGQter: STIG Summary: Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 1 Release: 19 Benchmark Date: 24 Jul 2020:

Turn off Encryption Support must be enabled.

DISA Rule

SV-59337r8_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-46473

Group Title

DTBI014-IE11-TLS setting

Rule Version

DTBI014-IE11

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-002450 - The information system implements organization-defined cryptographic uses and type of cryptography required for each use in accordance with applicable federal laws, Executive Orders, directives, policies, regulations, and standards.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Advanced Page >> "Turn off Encryption Support" to "Enabled".

Select only "Use TLS 1.1" and "Use TLS 1.2" from the drop-down box.

Check Contents

The policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Advanced Page >> "Turn off Encryption Support" must be "Enabled".

Verify the only options selected are "Use TLS 1.1" and "Use TLS 1.2" from the drop-down box.

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings!SecureProtocols.

Criteria: If the value for "SecureProtocols" is not REG_DWORD = "2560", this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-46473

Documentable

False

Rule Version

DTBI014-IE11

Severity Override Guidance

The policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Internet Control Panel >> Advanced Page >> "Turn off Encryption Support" must be "Enabled".

Verify the only options selected are "Use TLS 1.1" and "Use TLS 1.2" from the drop-down box.

Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings!SecureProtocols.

Criteria: If the value for "SecureProtocols" is not REG_DWORD = "2560", this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2589

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