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The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property is not set properly for the Local Zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6265 | DTBI054 | SV-6325r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| ActiveX controls that are not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 6 | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-324r1_chk ) |
|---|
| Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value 1201 is REG_DWORD 3, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5732r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: Set the value 1201 to REG_DWORD 3. |