The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

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The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-6291	DTBI114	SV-45403r1_rule	DCMC-1	Medium

Description
ActiveX controls 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 Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide	2014-09-30

Details

Check Text ( None )
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Fix Text (F-38800r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.