Automatic download of Internet Calendar appointment attachments must be disallowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-71261 | DTOO284 | SV-85885r1_rule | 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 |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Outlook 2016 STIG | 2016-12-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-46937r1_fix) |
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| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Outlook 2016 -> Account Settings -> Internet Calendars "Automatically download attachments" to "Disabled". |