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Accessing data sources across domains must be disallowed (Internet zone).


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-223021 DTBI032-IE11 SV-223021r428615_rule Medium
Description
The ability to access data zones across domains could cause the user to unknowingly access content hosted on an unauthorized server. Access to data sources across multiple domains must be controlled based upon the site being browsed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).
STIG Date
Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2022-09-12

Details

Check Text ( C-24694r428613_chk )
The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Access data sources across domains' 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\3 Criteria: If the value "1406" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.
Fix Text (F-24682r428614_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Access data sources across domains' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.