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Corrupt workbook options must be disallowed.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-71037 DTOO419 SV-85661r1_rule Medium
Description
This setting controls whether Excel presents users with a list of data extraction options before beginning an Open and Repair operation when users choose to open a corrupt workbook in repair or extract mode. A corrupt Excel file may be indicative of malicious tampering. By allowing the automatic handling of corrupt spreadsheets, malicious code may be introduced to the user's computer and the network.
STIG Date
Microsoft Excel 2016 STIG 2016-12-01

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-46746r1_fix)
Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Excel 2016 -> Data Recovery -> "Do not show data extraction options when opening corrupt workbooks" to "Enabled".