Ability to install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically must be disallowed.

From Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide

Part of DTBI980 - Internet Explorer Automatic Updates

Associated with IA controls: ECSC-1

SV-45063r1_rule Ability to install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically must be disallowed.

Vulnerability discussion

This policy setting configures Internet Explorer to automatically install new versions of Internet Explorer when they are available. If you enable this policy setting, automatic upgrade of Internet Explorer will be turned on. If you disable this policy setting, automatic upgrade of Internet Explorer will be turned off. If you do not configure this policy, users can turn on or off automatic updates.

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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer "Install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically" must be "Disabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value EnableAutoUpgrade is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix text

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer "Install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically" to "Disabled".

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