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The IE form redirect parameter is not set correctly.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6241 DTBI017 SV-6291r1_rule ECSC-1 Medium
Description
This parameter warns the user that input from the form is being redirected to another web site. Since the form may contain sensitive data the user must be warned that the data is not being directed to the site the user was using. This enables the user to make a decision if the data on the form is appropriate for inclusion into the new web site.
STIG Date
Microsoft IE Version 6 2014-12-17

Details

Check Text ( C-210r1_chk )
Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

Criteria: If the value WarnOnPostRedirect value is 1, this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-5689r1_fix)
Change the registry key HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings to the value WarnOnPostRedirect is 1.