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WN11-CC-000315 The Windows Installer feature "Always install with elevated privileges" must be disabled.

DISA STIG library V2R11
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT I

Maps to CM-11(2) via CCI-003980, CCI-001812

Title

The Windows Installer feature "Always install with elevated privileges" must be disabled.

Control

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer\ Value Name: AlwaysInstallElevated Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0

Discussion

Standard user accounts must not be granted elevated privileges. Enabling Windows Installer to elevate privileges when installing applications can allow malicious persons and applications to gain full control of a system.

Related controls

CCI-001812, CCI-003980

Fix

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Windows Installer >> "Always install with elevated privileges" to "Disabled".