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Zone information must be preserved when saving attachments.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN08-UC-000009 | WN08-UC-000009 | WN08-UC-000009_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Preserving zone of origin (internet, intranet, local, restricted) information on file attachments allows Windows to determine risk. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2012-11-21 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN08-UC-000009_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER Subkey: \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments\ Value Name: SaveZoneInformation Type: REG_DWORD Value: 2 |
| Fix Text (F-WN08-UC-000009_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> "Do not preserve zone information in file attachments" to "Disabled". |