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5.250 - Unsigned gadgets must not be installed. - TurnOffUnsignedGadgets

Information

Uncontrolled installation of applications can introduce various issues, including system instability, and allow access to sensitive information. Installation of applications must be controlled by the enterprise. This setting prevents unsigned gadgets from being installed.

Solution

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Sidebar -> 'Disable unpacking and installation of gadgets that are not digitally signed' to 'Enabled'.

To turn off Windows Sidebar completely, configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Windows Sidebar -> 'Turn off Windows Sidebar' to 'Enabled'.

See Also

http://iasecontent.disa.mil/stigs/zip/Oct2016/U_Windows_Vista_V6R41_STIG.zip

Item Details

Category: CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|CM-11(2), CAT|II, CCI|CCI-001812, Rule-ID|SV-16663r3_rule, STIG-ID|5.250, Vuln-ID|V-15724

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 19108fe24b3eb861d7131c3788d8cc1abb8c869ab3341a1d20b5352dc7c6f748