Users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

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

Part of Windows Installer – IE Security Prompt

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-53056r2_rule Users must be notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

Vulnerability discussion

Users must be aware of attempted program installations. This setting ensures users are notified if a web-based program attempts to install software.

Check content

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\Installer\ Value Name: SafeForScripting Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Fix text

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Installer -> "Prevent Internet Explorer security prompt for Windows Installer scripts" to "Disabled".

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