The Download signed ActiveX controls property is not set properly for the Trusted Sites Zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6277 | DTBI082 | SV-6339r1_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 | 2014-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-388r1_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 1001 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt) or 3 (Disabled), this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5753r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1001 is REG_DWORD 1 (Prompt) or 3 (Disabled). |