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Document behavior if file validation fails must be set.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26616 | DTOO292 | SV-53524r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This policy key controls the behavior of how Office documents should be handled when failing file validation. By requiring such documents to be opened in Protected View, any potentially malicious code would be disabled, allowing the user to edit the document and resave correctly. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 STIG | 2015-04-13 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-46451r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 -> PowerPoint Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> Protected View "Set document behavior if file validation fails" to "Enabled: Open in Protected View" and Unchecked for "Do not allow edit". |