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The Font download control is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6295 DTBI120 SV-6363r1_rule DCMC-1 Medium
Description
Download of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code. Files should not be downloaded from restricted sites.
STIG Date
Microsoft IE Version 6 2014-12-17

Details

Check Text ( C-480r1_chk )
Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4

Criteria: If the value 1604 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text (F-5794r1_fix)
Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4

Criteria: If the value 1604 is REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).