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Inclusion of document properties for PDF and XPS output must be disallowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-17660 | DTOO206 | SV-52753r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| If the Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS Add-in for Microsoft Office Programs is installed, document properties are saved as metadata when users save or publish files using the PDF or XPS commands in Access 2013, Excel 2013, InfoPath 2013, PowerPoint 2013, and Word 2013 using the PDF or XPS or Publish. If this metadata contains sensitive information, saving it with the file could compromise security. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office System 2013 STIG | 2017-01-27 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-45679r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 -> Microsoft Save As PDF and XPS add-ins "Disable inclusion of document properties in PDF and XPS output" to "Enabled". |