Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script are not disabled for internet zone.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-6260 | DTBI044 | SV-16431r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| This policy setting allows you to manage whether scripts can perform a clipboard operation (for example, cut, copy, and paste) in a specified region. If you enable this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried as to whether to perform clipboard operations. If you disable this policy setting, a script cannot perform a clipboard operation. If you do not configure this policy setting, a script can perform a clipboard operation. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft IE Version 7 | 2015-12-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-14644r1_chk ) |
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| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable" selected from down drop box. 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 1407 is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-15219r1_fix) |
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| The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> "Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable" selected from down drop box. 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 1407 to REG_DWORD = 3. |