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Pop-up Blocker must be enforced (Restricted Sites zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-15530 DTBI500 SV-45284r1_rule Medium
Description
This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing. If you do not configure this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-38680r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Use Pop-up Blocker" to "Enabled", and select "Enable" from the drop-down box.