RSS Attachment Downloads
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-15682 | 5.231 | SV-16599r1_rule | ECSC-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| This check verifies that attachments are prevented from being downloaded from RSS feeds. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows XP Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2014-04-07 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-15549r1_fix) |
|---|
| Note: For Windows XP, this only applies if Internet Explorer 7 or later is installed. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> RSS Feeds “Turn off downloading of enclosures” to “Enabled”. |