The Font download control is not set properly for the Internet Zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6248 | DTBI030 | SV-25609r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Download of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 8 STIG | 2014-09-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-23191r1_fix) |
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| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Allow font downloads" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable". Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3. Criteria: Set the value 1604 to REG_DWORD = 3. |