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The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6290 DTBI113 SV-45330r1_rule Medium
Description
Unsigned code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites. They must also be digitally signed.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-38727r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Download unsigned ActiveX controls" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.