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

Checking for signatures on downloaded programs must be enforced.

DISA Rule

SV-59497r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-46633

Group Title

DTBI370-IE11-Signature checking on downloaded programs

Rule Version

DTBI370-IE11

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001749 - The information system prevents the installation of organization-defined software components without verification the software component has been digitally signed using a certificate that is recognized and approved by the organization.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for signatures on downloaded programs' to 'Enabled'.

Check Contents

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for signatures on downloaded programs' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: If the value "CheckExeSignatures" is REG_SZ = yes, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-46633

Documentable

False

Rule Version

DTBI370-IE11

Severity Override Guidance

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for signatures on downloaded programs' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: If the value "CheckExeSignatures" is REG_SZ = yes, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2589

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