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Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt property is properly set (Restricted Sites Zone).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-22160 | DTBI880 | SV-25725r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This policy setting controls whether or not the user is prompted to allow ActiveX controls to run on Web sites other than the Web site that installed the ActiveX control. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 8 STIG | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-27172r1_chk ) |
|---|
| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> “Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt” will be set to “Enabled” and “Enable”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value 120B is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-23267r1_fix) |
|---|
| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> “Only allow approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt” will be set to “Enabled” and “Enable”. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: Set the value 120B to REG_DWORD = 3. |