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Mechanisms for removing zone information from file attachments must be hidden.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-14269 | WN08-UC-000010 | SV-48217r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Preserving zone of origin (internet, intranet, local, restricted) information on file attachments allows Windows to determine risk. This setting prevents users from manually removing zone information from saved file attachments. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 8/8.1 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-17 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-44896r1_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: HideZoneInfoOnProperties Type: REG_DWORD Value: 1 |
| Fix Text (F-41353r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Attachment Manager -> "Hide mechanisms to remove zone information" to "Enabled". |