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

AutoComplete feature for forms must be disallowed.

DISA Rule

SV-59673r1_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-46807

Group Title

DTBI690-IE11-AutoComplete for forms

Rule Version

DTBI690-IE11

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-000381 - The organization configures the information system to provide only essential capabilities.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable AutoComplete for forms' to 'Enabled'.

Check Contents

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable AutoComplete for forms' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Use FormSuggest" is REG_SZ = no, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-46807

Documentable

False

Rule Version

DTBI690-IE11

Severity Override Guidance

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable AutoComplete for forms' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Use FormSuggest" is REG_SZ = no, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2589

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