Word XP binary documents and templates must be configured to edit in protected view.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26659 | DTOO339 - Word | SV-34100r2_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
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| This setting allows you to determine whether users can open, view, edit, or save Word files with the format specified by the title of this policy setting. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word 2010 | 2015-04-16 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
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| None |
| Fix Text (F-29952r2_fix) |
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| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2010 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> File Block Settings “Word XP binary documents and templates” to “Enabled: Allow editing and open in Protected View". |