The ability to run programs from a PowerPoint presentation must be disallowed.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-70677 | DTOO289 | SV-85301r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
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| Action buttons can be used to launch external programs from PowerPoint presentations. If a malicious person adds an action button to a presentation that launches a dangerous program, it could significantly affect the security of a user's computer and data. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 STIG | 2016-12-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-46446r1_fix) |
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| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 -> PowerPoint Options -> Security "Run Programs" to "Enabled (disable - (don't run any programs))". |