Software must be disallowed to run or install with invalid signatures.

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI350-IE11-Software with invalid signatures

Associated with IA controls: DCMC-1

Associated with: CCI-001170

SV-59489r2_rule Software must be disallowed to run or install with invalid signatures.

Vulnerability discussion

Microsoft ActiveX controls and file downloads often have digital signatures attached that certify the file's integrity and the identity of the signer (creator) of the software. Such signatures help ensure unmodified software is downloaded and the user can positively identify the signer to determine whether you trust them enough to run their software.

Check content

Note: Some legitimate software and controls may have an invalid signature. You should carefully test such software in isolation before it is allowed to be used on an organization's network. The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: If the value "RunInvalidSignatures" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid' to 'Disabled'.

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