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

Internet Explorer must be configured to use machine settings.

DISA Rule

SV-59483r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-46619

Group Title

DTBI320-IE11-Security zone machine settings

Rule Version

DTBI320-IE11

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000345 - The organization enforces logical access restrictions associated with changes to the information system.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Use only machine settings' to 'Enabled'.

Check Contents

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Use only machine settings' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "Security_HKLM_only" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-46619

Documentable

False

Rule Version

DTBI320-IE11

Severity Override Guidance

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Use only machine settings' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "Security_HKLM_only" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2589

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