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The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property is not set properly for the Trusted Sites Zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6278 | DTBI083 | SV-6340r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites and they must be digitally signed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 6 | 2013-09-30 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-389r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1004 is REG_DWORD=3 (Disabled), this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5754r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1004 is REG_DWORD=3 (Disabled). |