Changes are coming to https://stigviewer.com.
Take our survey to help us understand your usage and how we can better serve you in the future.
Take Survey
Windows Server 2016 must be configured to block untrusted fonts from loading.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-73535 | WN16-CC-000200 | SV-88189r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Attackers may use fonts that include malicious code to compromise a system. This setting will prevent untrusted fonts, processed by the Graphics Device Interface (GDI), from loading if installed outside of the %windir%/Fonts directory. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows Server 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2017-05-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-73609r1_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\Windows NT\MitigationOptions\ Value Name: MitigationOptions_FontBocking Type: REG_SZ Value: 1000000000000 (1 with 12 zeros) |
| Fix Text (F-79977r1_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> System >> Mitigation Options >> "Untrusted Font Blocking" to "Enabled" with "Block untrusted fonts and log events" selected in "Mitigation Options". |