The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Site zone).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6291	DTBI114	SV-40588r1_rule	DCMC-1	Medium

Description
ActiveX controls not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.

STIG	Date
Internet Explorer 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-01-08

Details

Check Text ( None )
None

Fix Text (F-34452r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" to “Enabled” and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.