Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-46575 | DTBI113-IE11 | SV-59439r1_rule | DCMC-1 | Medium |
Description |
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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 |
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-01-04 |
Check Text ( C-49741r2_chk ) |
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The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1004" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding. |
Fix Text (F-50345r1_fix) |
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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. |