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The IE changing zones parameter is not set correctly.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6240 DTBI016 SV-6290r1_rule DCMC-1 Medium
Description
This parameter warns the user when changing between zones. This conveys important information to the user so the user is reminded that the zone has changed and the possiblity the type of data to be entered in the site has changed. Also the user expected actions have also changed based upon what happens when a mobile code technology is encountered.
STIG Date
Microsoft IE Version 6 2014-12-17

Details

Check Text ( C-209r1_chk )
Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

Criteria: If the value WarnonZoneCrossing value is 1, this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-5687r1_fix)
Change the registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings to the value WarnonZoneCrossing is 1.