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Trust Bar Notifications for unsigned application add-ins must be blocked.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-17187 | DTOO131 - Excel | SV-33442r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If an application is configured to require all add-ins be signed by a trusted publisher, any unsigned add-ins the application loads will be disabled and the application will display the Trust Bar at the top of the active window. The Trust Bar contains a message informing users about the unsigned add-in. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel 2010 | 2015-04-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29614r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Excel 2010 -> Excel Options -> Security -> Trust Center “Disable Trust Bar Notification for unsigned application add-ins and block them” to “Enabled”. |