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Attachments opened from Outlook must be in Protected View.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26617 | DTOO293 - Word | SV-33871r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This policy setting allows for determining if Excel files in Outlook attachments open in Protected View. If enabling this policy setting, Outlook attachments do not open in Protected View. If disabling or not configuring this policy setting, Outlook attachments open in Protected View. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word 2010 | 2015-04-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29956r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2010 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> Protected View “Turn off Protected View for attachments opened from Outlook” to "Disabled". |