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Attachments must be prevented from being downloaded from RSS feeds.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-220853 | WN10-CC-000295 | SV-220853r569187_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Attachments from RSS feeds may not be secure. This setting will prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2022-04-08 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-22568r555044_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds\ Value Name: DisableEnclosureDownload Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-22557r555045_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> RSS Feeds >> "Prevent downloading of enclosures" to "Enabled". |