Update of automatic links must be configured to prompt.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-17732 | DTOO150 - Excel | SV-33434r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| If an Excel workbook contains links to other documents and users are not prompted to approve them, the contents of the workbook might change without the users' knowledge because the linked files have changed. By default, users are prompted to update automatic links. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel 2010 | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-29606r1_fix) |
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| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Excel 2010 -> Excel Options -> Advanced “Ask to update automatic links” to “Enabled”. |