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Firefox must prevent the user from quickly deleting data.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-251562 | FFOX-00-000018 | SV-251562r879703_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| There should not be an option for a user to "forget" work they have done. This is required to meet non-repudiation controls. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Mozilla Firefox Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2023-06-05 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-54997r807156_chk ) |
|---|
| Type "about:policies" in the browser address bar. If "DisableForgetButton" is not displayed under Policy Name or the Policy Value is not "true", this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-54951r807157_fix) |
|---|
| Windows group policy: 1. Open the group policy editor tool with "gpedit.msc". 2. Navigate to Policy Path: Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Mozilla\Firefox Policy Name: Disable Forget Button Policy State: Enabled macOS "plist" file: Add the following: Linux "policies.json" file: Add the following in the policies section: "DisableForgetButton": true |