The 64-bit tab processes, when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows, must be turned on.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer 11 uses 64-bit processes (for greater security) or 32-bit processes (for greater compatibility) when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows.Important: Some ActiveX controls and toolbars may not be available when 64-bit processes are used. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 32-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you don't configure this policy setting, users can turn this feature on or off using Internet Explorer settings. This feature is turned off by default.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-223077r879643_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' to 'Enabled'.