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File Downloads must be configured for proper restrictions in PowerPoint Viewer.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-71647 DTOO508 SV-86271r1_rule Medium
Description
Disabling this setting allows websites to present file download prompts via code without the user specifically initiating the download. User preferences may also allow the download to occur without prompting or interaction with the user. Even if Internet Explorer prompts the user to accept the download, some websites abuse this functionality. Malicious websites may continually prompt users to download a file or present confusing dialog boxes to trick users into downloading or running a file. If the download occurs and it contains malicious code, the code could become active on the user's computer or the network.
STIG Date
Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 STIG 2016-12-08

Details

Check Text ( None )
None
Fix Text (F-47830r2_fix)
Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2016 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict File Download" to "Enabled" and 'pptview.exe' is checked.