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Application add-ins must be signed by Trusted Publisher.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26589 | DTOO127 - Word | SV-33853r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Office 2010 applications do not check the digital signature on application add-ins before opening them. Disabling or not configuring this setting may allow an application to load a dangerous add-in. As a result, malicious code could become active on user computers or the network. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Word 2010 | 2016-10-28 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-29944r1_fix) |
|---|
| Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Word 2010 -> Word Options -> Security -> Trust Center “Require that application add-ins are signed by Trusted Publisher” to “Enabled”. |