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Fatally corrupt files must be blocked from opening.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-71673 | DTOO322 | SV-86297r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Enabling this setting allows a user to open fatally corrupt Publisher 2016 files. As a result, malicious code or users could become active on the user's computer or the network. For example, a malicious user may purposely corrupt a Publisher file. The corrupted file could force the application to fail or execute malicious code, giving the malicious user control of Publisher 2016. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Publisher 2016 STIG | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-46184r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Publisher 2016 -> Security "Prompt to allow fatally corrupt files to open instead of blocking them" to "Disabled". |