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The Allow META REFRESH property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6298 | DTBI123 | SV-40606r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| It is possible that users will unknowingly be redirected to a site hosting malicious content. Allow META REFRESH must have level of protection based upon the site being browsed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user's browser can be redirected to another web page if the author of the web page uses the Meta Refresh setting to redirect browsers to another web page. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Internet Explorer 9 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-09-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-34463r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> “Allow META REFRESH” to “Enabled” and select “Disable” from the drop-down box. |