STIG V-205801 | Windows Server 2019 must prevent user...

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Windows Server 2019 must prevent users from changing installation options

STIG ID: WN19-CC-000420 | SRG: SRG-OS-000362-GPOS-00149 | Severity: Medium | CCI: CCI-003980,CCI-001812 | Vulnerability ID: V-205801

Description

Installation options for applications are typically controlled by administrators. This setting prevents users from changing installation options that may bypass security features.

Check

C-6066r355765_chk

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINERegistry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\Value Name: EnableUserControlType: REG_DWORDValue: 0x00000000 (0)

Fix

F-6066r355766_fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Allow user control over installs" to "Disabled".