DTBI1070-IE11 - Prevent per-user installation of ActiveX controls must be enabled.

Information

This policy setting allows you to prevent the installation of ActiveX controls on a per-user basis. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls cannot be installed on a per-user basis. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, ActiveX controls can be installed on a per-user basis.

Solution

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> 'Prevent per-user installation of ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled'.

See Also

https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/stigs/zip/U_MS_IE11_V2R5_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: SYSTEM AND COMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION

References: 800-53|SC-18(4), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001170, Rule-ID|SV-223041r879630_rule, STIG-ID|DTBI1070-IE11, STIG-Legacy|SV-79205, STIG-Legacy|V-64715, Vuln-ID|V-223041

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 83e3b31c4c640a1ac6c28c3630e789280715e3fbe1952a5f2e14dbf862a43258