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

The 64-bit tab processes, when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows, must be turned on.

DISA Rule

SV-59861r2_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-46995

Group Title

DTBI356-IE11-Enhanced Protect Mode on 64-bit versions

Rule Version

DTBI356-IE11

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001084 - The information system isolates security functions from nonsecurity functions.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' to 'Enabled'.

Check Contents

Note: If McAfee ENS Web Control is being used, this is Not Applicable.

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Isolation64Bit" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-46995

Documentable

False

Rule Version

DTBI356-IE11

Severity Override Guidance

Note: If McAfee ENS Web Control is being used, this is Not Applicable.

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Isolation64Bit" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2589

Comments