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The Software channel permissions is not set properly for the Internet Zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6257 | DTBI040 | SV-6313r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Software Channel permissions must have level of protection based upon the site being accessed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 6 | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-297r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value 1E05 is REG_DWORD = 65536 (High Safety), this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-15395r1_fix) |
|---|
| Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: Set the value 1E05 to REG_DWORD = 65536 (High Safety). |