Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
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V-63841 | WN10-UC-000020 | SV-78331r1_rule | Medium |
Description |
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Preserving zone of origin (internet, intranet, local, restricted) information on file attachments allows Windows to determine risk. |
STIG | Date |
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Windows 10 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-11-30 |
Check Text ( C-64591r1_chk ) |
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\ Value Name: SaveZoneInformation Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2 |
Fix Text (F-69769r1_fix) |
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Configure the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Attachment Manager >> "Do not preserve zone information in file attachments" to "Disabled". |