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Font downloads must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6295 DTBI120 SV-45159r1_rule DCMC-1 Medium
Description
It is possible that a font could include malformed data that would cause Internet Explorer to crash when it attempts to load and render the font. Downloads of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code. Files should not be downloaded from restricted sites. This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-08

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-38556r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Allow font downloads" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.