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Attachments must be prevented from being downloaded from RSS feeds.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15682 | 5.231 | SV-25183r2_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Attachments from RSS feeds may not be secure. This setting will prevent attachments from being downloaded from RSS feeds. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-12-19 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-57993r1_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Feeds\ Value Name: DisableEnclosureDownload Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-62319r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> RSS Feeds -> "Prevent downloading of enclosures" to "Enabled". The policy name will be "Turn off downloading of enclosures" on systems with versions of Internet Explorer prior to IE 10. |