Trusted app installation must be enabled to allow for signed enterprise line of business apps.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-51738r1_rule Trusted app installation must be enabled to allow for signed enterprise line of business apps.

Vulnerability discussion

Enabling trusted app installation allows for enterprise line of business Windows 8 type apps. A trusted app package is one that is signed with a certificate chain that can be successfully validated in the enterprise. Configuring this ensures enterprise line of business apps are accessible.

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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Appx\ Value Name: AllowAllTrustedApps Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> App Package Deployment -> "Allow all trusted apps to install" to "Enabled".

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