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Navigating windows and frames across different domains must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-6304 DTBI129 SV-45281r1_rule Medium
Description
Frames navigating across different domains are a security concern, because the user may think they are accessing pages on one site while they are actually accessing pages on another site. It is possible that a website hosting malicious content could use this feature in a manner similar to cross site scripting. This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of sub-frames and access of applications across different domains.
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2017-04-28

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-38677r1_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Navigate windows and frames across different domains" to "Enabled", and select "Disable" from the drop-down box.