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Run once selection for running outdated ActiveX controls must be disabled.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-72757 | DTBI1105-IE11 | SV-87395r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This feature keeps ActiveX controls up to date and helps make them safer to use in Internet Explorer. Many ActiveX controls are not automatically updated as new versions are released. It is very important to keep ActiveX controls up to date because malicious or compromised webpages can target security flaws in out-of-date ActiveX controls. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-02-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-79167r6_fix) |
|---|
| In the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Internet Explorer >> Security Features >> Add-on Management, set "Remove the Run this time button for outdated ActiveX controls in IE" to "Enabled". |