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The Mainframe Product must prevent the automatic execution of mobile code in, at a minimum, office applications, browsers, email clients, mobile code run-time environments, and mobile agent systems.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-205516 | SRG-APP-000210-MFP-000281 | SV-205516r961092_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Mobile code can cause damage to the system. It can execute without explicit action from, or notification to, a user. Preventing automatic execution of mobile code includes, for example, disabling auto execute features on information system components. This requirement applies to mobile code-enabled software, which is capable of executing one or more types of mobile code. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mainframe Product Security Requirements Guide | 2024-07-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-5782r299781_chk ) |
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| If the Mainframe Product has no function or capability for mobile code use, this is not applicable. Examine installation and configuration settings. If the Mainframe Product is not configured to prevent the automatic execution of mobile code in all applications, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5782r299782_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the Mainframe Product to prevent the automatic execution of mobile code in all applications. |