Automatic download of Internet Calendar appointment attachments must be disallowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-17738 | DTOO284 - Outlook | SV-33496r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| Files attached to Internet Calendar appointments could contain malicious code that could be used to compromise a computer. By default, Outlook does not download attachments when retrieving Internet Calendar appointments. |
| STIG | Date |
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| Microsoft Outlook 2010 | 2015-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-29670r1_fix) |
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| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2010 -> Account Settings -> Internet Calendars “Automatically download attachments” to “Disabled”. |