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The IE home page is not set to blank or a trusted site.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6228 | DTBI001 | SV-6278r2_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| By setting this parameter appropriately, a malicious web site will be automatically loaded into a browser which may contain mobile code. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 8 STIG | 2014-01-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-170r2_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value Start Page is about:blank or a trusted site this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-131r2_fix) |
|---|
| Change Start Page value to about:blank or a trusted site. |