The ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting property is not set properly for the Trusted Sites Zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6280 | DTBI086 | SV-6342r1_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-392r1_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 1405 is REG_DWORD=1 (Prompt), this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-5757r1_fix) |
|---|
| Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value 1405 is REG_DWORD=1. |