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Permit download of content from safe zones must be configured.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-17470 | DTOO272 - Outlook | SV-33558r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| By default, Outlook automatically downloads content from sites that are considered "safe," as defined in the Security tab of the Internet Options dialog box in Internet Explorer. This configuration could allow users to inadvertently download Web beacons that reveal their identity to spammers and other malicious people. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook 2010 | 2015-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29704r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2010 -> Security -> Automatic Picture Download Settings “Do not permit download of content from safe zones” to “Disabled”. |