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Microsoft Access 2010 Security Technical Implementation Guide

  • Version/Release: V1R11
  • Published: 2024-06-13
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This Security Technical Implementation Guide is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DOD) information systems. The requirements are derived from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 and related documents. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via email to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil.
b
Disabling of user name and password syntax from being used in URLs must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-241822 - SV-241822r961092_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTOO104 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241822
Rule IDs
  • SV-241822r961092_rule
The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) standard allows user authentication to be included in URL strings in the form http://username:password@example.com. A malicious user might use this URL syntax to create a hyperlink that appears to open a legitimate Web site but actually opens a deceptive (spoofed) Web site. For example, the URL http://www.wingtiptoys.com@example.com appears to open http://www.wingtiptoys.com but actually opens http://example.com. To protect users from such attacks, Internet Explorer usually blocks any URLs using this syntax. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). If user names and passwords in URLs are allowed, users could be diverted to dangerous Web pages, which could pose a security risk.
Checks: C-45097r697757_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Disable user name and password" must be "Enabled" and a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box must be present. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_HTTP_USERNAME_PASSWORD_DISABLE Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45056r697758_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Disable user name and password" to "Enabled" and place a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box.

b
Enabling IE Bind to Object functionality must be present.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001695 - V-241823 - SV-241823r960921_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001695
Version
DTOO111 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241823
Rule IDs
  • SV-241823r960921_rule
Internet Explorer performs a number of safety checks before initializing an ActiveX control. It will not initialize a control if the kill bit for the control is set in the registry, or if the security settings for the zone in which the control is located do not allow it to be initialized. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). A security risk could occur if potentially dangerous controls are allowed to load.
Checks: C-45098r697760_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Bind to Object" must be "Enabled" and a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box must be present. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_SAFE_BINDTOOBJECT Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45057r697761_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Bind to Object" to "Enabled" and place a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box.

b
Saved from URL mark to assure Internet zone processing must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-241824 - SV-241824r961092_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTOO117 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241824
Rule IDs
  • SV-241824r961092_rule
Typically, when Internet Explorer loads a Web page from a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) share that contains a Mark of the Web (MOTW) comment, indicating the page was saved from a site on the Internet, Internet Explorer runs the page in the Internet security zone instead of the less restrictive Local Intranet security zone. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). If Internet Explorer does not evaluate the page for a MOTW, potentially dangerous code could be allowed to run.
Checks: C-45099r697763_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Saved from URL" must be "Enabled" and a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box must be present. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_UNC_SAVEDFILECHECK Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45058r697764_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Saved from URL" to "Enabled" and place a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box.

b
Navigation to URL's embedded in Office products must be blocked.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-241825 - SV-241825r961092_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTOO123 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241825
Rule IDs
  • SV-241825r961092_rule
To protect users from attacks, Internet Explorer usually does not attempt to load malformed URLs. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). If Internet Explorer attempts to load a malformed URL, a security risk could occur in some cases.
Checks: C-45100r697766_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Navigate URL" must be "Enabled" and a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box must be present. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_VALIDATE_NAVIGATE_URL Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45059r697767_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Navigate URL" to "Enabled" and place a check in the "msaccess.exe" check box.

b
Scripted Window Security must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001695 - V-241826 - SV-241826r960921_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001695
Version
DTOO124 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241826
Rule IDs
  • SV-241826r960921_rule
Malicious websites often try to confuse or trick users into giving a site permission to perform an action allowing the site to take control of the users' computers in some manner. Disabling or not configuring this setting allows unknown websites to: -Create browser windows appearing to be from the local operating system. -Draw active windows displaying outside of the viewable areas of the screen capturing keyboard input. -Overlay parent windows with their own browser windows to hide important system information, choices or prompts.
Checks: C-45101r697801_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Scripted Window Security Restrictions" must be set to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WINDOW_RESTRICTIONS Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45060r697802_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Scripted Window Security Restrictions" to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked.

b
Add-on Management functionality must be allowed.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-241827 - SV-241827r961086_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTOO126 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241827
Rule IDs
  • SV-241827r961086_rule
Internet Explorer add-ons are pieces of code, run in Internet Explorer, to provide additional functionality. Rogue add-ons may contain viruses or other malicious code. Disabling or not configuring this setting could allow malicious code or users to become active on user computers or the network. For example, a malicious user can monitor and then use keystrokes users type into Internet Explorer. Even legitimate add-ons may demand resources, compromising the performance of Internet Explorer, and the operating systems for user computers.
Checks: C-45102r697789_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Add-on Management" must be set to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ADDON_MANAGEMENT Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45061r697790_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Add-on Management" to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked.

b
Application add-ins must be signed by Trusted Publisher.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-001749 - V-241828 - SV-241828r960954_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001749
Version
DTOO127 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241828
Rule IDs
  • SV-241828r960954_rule
Office 2010 applications do not check the digital signature on application add-ins before opening them. Disabling or not configuring this setting may allow an application to load a dangerous add-in. As a result, malicious code could become active on user computers or the network.
Checks: C-45103r849730_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "Require that application add-ins are signed by Trusted Publisher" must be set to "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\security Criteria: If the value RequireAddinSig is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45062r697805_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "Require that application add-ins are signed by Trusted Publisher" to "Enabled".

b
Data Execution Prevention must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-241829 - SV-241829r961092_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTOO128 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241829
Rule IDs
  • SV-241829r961092_rule
Data Execution Prevention (DEP) is a set of hardware and software technologies performing additional checks on memory to help prevent malicious code from running on a system. The primary benefit of DEP is to help prevent code execution from data pages. Enabling this setting, turns off Data Execution Prevention. As a result, malicious code takes advantage of code injection or buffer overflow vulnerabilities possibly exploiting the computer.
Checks: C-45104r697807_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "Turn off Data Execution Prevention" must be set to "Disabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\security Criteria: If the value EnableDEP is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45063r697808_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "Turn off Data Execution Prevention" to "Disabled".

b
Links that invoke instances of IE from within an Office product must be blocked.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-241830 - SV-241830r961086_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTOO129 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241830
Rule IDs
  • SV-241830r961086_rule
The Pop-up Blocker feature in Internet Explorer can be used to block most unwanted pop-up and pop-under windows from appearing. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). If the Pop-up Blocker is disabled, disruptive and potentially dangerous pop-up windows could load and present a security risk.
Checks: C-45105r697769_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Block popups" must be "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WEBOC_POPUPMANAGEMENT Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45064r697770_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Block popups" to "Enabled" and select "msaccess.exe".

b
Configuration for enabling of hyperlinks must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-002460 - V-241831 - SV-241831r961779_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-002460
Version
DTOO130 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241831
Rule IDs
  • SV-241831r961779_rule
Access underlines hyperlinks that appear in tables, queries, forms, and reports. If this configuration is changed, users might click on dangerous hyperlinks without realizing it, which could pose a security risk.
Checks: C-45106r849732_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010-> Application Settings -> Web Options... -> General "Underline Hyperlink" must be "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\internet Criteria: If the value DoNotUnderlineHyperlinks is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45065r697787_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Web Options... -> General "Underline Hyperlinks" to "Enabled".

b
Trust Bar Notifications for unsigned application add-ins must be blocked.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-001749 - V-241832 - SV-241832r960954_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001749
Version
DTOO131 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241832
Rule IDs
  • SV-241832r960954_rule
If an application is configured to require all add-ins be signed by a trusted publisher, any unsigned add-ins the application loads will be disabled and the application will display the Trust Bar at the top of the active window. The Trust Bar contains a message informing users about the unsigned add-in.
Checks: C-45107r849734_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "Disable Trust Bar Notification for unsigned application add-ins and block them" must be "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\security Criteria: If the value NoTBPromptUnsignedAddin is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45066r698129_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "Disable Trust Bar Notification for unsigned application add-ins and block them" to "Enabled".

b
File Downloads must be configured for proper restrictions.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001169 - V-241833 - SV-241833r961089_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001169
Version
DTOO132 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241833
Rule IDs
  • SV-241833r961089_rule
Disabling this setting allows websites to present file download prompts via code without the user specifically initiating the download. User preferences may also allow the download to occur without prompting or interacting with the user. Even if Internet Explorer prompts the user to accept the download, some websites abuse this functionality. Malicious websites may continually prompt users to download a file or present confusing dialog boxes to trick users into downloading or running a file. If the download occurs and it contains malicious code, the code could become active on user computers or the network.
Checks: C-45108r697798_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict File Download" must be set to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_FILEDOWNLOAD Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45067r697799_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict File Download" to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked.

b
Database functionality configurations must be displayed to the user.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-241834 - SV-241834r960963_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTOO135 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241834
Rule IDs
  • SV-241834r960963_rule
When users open an untrusted Access 2010 database that contains user-programmed executable components, Access opens the database with the components disabled and displays the Message Bar with a warning that database content has been disabled. Users can inspect the contents of the database, but cannot use any disabled functionality until they enable it by clicking Options on the Message Bar and selecting the appropriate action. The default configuration can be changed so that users see a dialog box when they open an untrusted database with executable components. Users must then choose whether to enable or disable the components before working with the database. In these circumstances users frequently enable the components, even if they do not require them. Executable components can be used to launch an attack against a computer environment. Disabling this setting enforces Access 2010 to display the action items, so is unlikely to cause usability issues.
Checks: C-45109r697783_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Tools \ Security "Modal Trust Decision Only" must be "Disabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\security Criteria: If the value ModalTrustDecisionOnly is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45068r697784_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Tools \ Security "Modal Trust Decision Only" to "Disabled".

b
The Default file format must be set.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-241835 - SV-241835r960963_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTOO136 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241835
Rule IDs
  • SV-241835r960963_rule
When users create new database files, Access saves them in the new Access format. Users can change this functionality by clicking the Office button, clicking Access Options, and then selecting a file format from the Default file format list. If a new database is created in an inappropriate format, some users might be unable to open or use it.
Checks: C-45110r697777_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Miscellaneous "Default File Format" must be set to "Enabled (Access 2007)". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\settings Criteria: If the value Default File Format is REG_DWORD = 0x0000000c (hex) or 12 (Decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45069r697778_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Miscellaneous "Default File Format" to "Enabled (Access 2007)".

b
Prompts to convert older databases must be enforced.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-241836 - SV-241836r961863_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO137 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241836
Rule IDs
  • SV-241836r961863_rule
When users open databases that were created in the Access 97 file format, Access 2010 prompts them to convert the database to a newer file format. Users can choose to convert the database or leave it in the older format. Disabling this setting enforces Access 2010 to prompt the users, and is therefore unlikely to cause usability issues.
Checks: C-45111r697780_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Miscellaneous "Do not prompt to convert older databases" must be "Disabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\settings Criteria: If the value NoConvertDialog is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45070r697781_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Miscellaneous "Do not prompt to convert older databases" to "Disabled".

b
Protection from zone elevation must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001695 - V-241837 - SV-241837r960921_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-001695
Version
DTOO209 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241837
Rule IDs
  • SV-241837r960921_rule
Internet Explorer places restrictions on each web page users can use the browser to open. Web pages on a user's local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine zone, making this security zone a prime target for malicious users and code. Disabling or not configuring this setting could allow pages in the Internet zone to navigate to pages in the Local Machine zone to then run code to elevate privileges. This could allow malicious code or users to become active on user computers or the network.
Checks: C-45112r697792_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Protection From Zone Elevation" must be set to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ZONE_ELEVATION Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45071r697793_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Protection From Zone Elevation" to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked.

b
ActiveX Installs must be configured for proper restriction.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-002460 - V-241838 - SV-241838r961779_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-002460
Version
DTOO211 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241838
Rule IDs
  • SV-241838r961779_rule
Microsoft ActiveX controls allow unmanaged, unprotected code to run on the user computers. ActiveX controls do not run within a protected container in the browser like the other types of HTML or Microsoft Silverlight-based controls. Disabling or not configuring this setting does not block prompts for ActiveX control installations and these prompts display to users. This could allow malicious code to become active on user computers or the network.
Checks: C-45113r849736_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict ActiveX Install" must be set to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_ACTIVEXINSTALL Criteria: If the value msaccess.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45072r697796_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2010 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict ActiveX Install" to "Enabled" and "msaccess.exe" is checked.

b
Warning Bar settings for VBA macros must be configured.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-241839 - SV-241839r960963_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
Medium
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTOO304 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-241839
Rule IDs
  • SV-241839r960963_rule
When users open files containing VBA Macros, applications open the files with the macros disabled and displays the Trust Bar with a warning that macros are present and have been disabled. Users may then enable these macros by clicking Options on the Trust Bar and selecting the option to enable them. Disabling or not configuring this setting may allow dangerous macros to become active on user computers or the network.
Checks: C-45114r697774_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010-> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "VBA Macro Notification Settings" must be "Enabled (Disabled all with notifications)". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\access\security Criteria: If the value VBAWarnings is REG_DWORD = 2, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45073r697775_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Access 2010 -> Application Settings -> Security -> Trust Center "VBA Macro Warning Settings" to "Enabled (Disabled all with notifications)".

c
The version of Microsoft Access running on the system must be a supported version.
SI-2 - High - CCI-002605 - V-265887 - SV-265887r999865_rule
RMF Control
SI-2
Severity
High
CCI
CCI-002605
Version
DTOO999 - Access
Vuln IDs
  • V-265887
Rule IDs
  • SV-265887r999865_rule
Security flaws with software applications are discovered daily. Vendors are constantly updating and patching their products to address newly discovered security vulnerabilities. Organizations (including any contractor to the organization) are required to promptly install security-relevant software updates (e.g., patches, service packs, and hot fixes). Flaws discovered during security assessments, continuous monitoring, incident response activities, or information system error handling must also be addressed expeditiously. Organization-defined time periods for updating security-relevant software may vary based on a variety of factors including, for example, the security category of the information system or the criticality of the update (i.e., severity of the vulnerability related to the discovered flaw). This requirement will apply to software patch management solutions that are used to install patches across the enclave and also to applications themselves that are not part of that patch management solution. For example, many browsers today provide the capability to install their own patch software. Patch criticality, as well as system criticality will vary. Therefore, the tactical situations regarding the patch management process will also vary. This means that the time period used must be a configurable parameter. Time frames for application of security-relevant software updates may be dependent upon the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process. The application will be configured to check for and install security-relevant software updates within an identified time period from the availability of the update. The specific time period will be defined by an authoritative source (e.g., IAVM, CTOs, DTMs, and STIGs).
Checks: C-69806r999863_chk

Microsoft Access 2010 is no longer supported by the vendor. If the system is running Microsoft Access 2010, this is a finding.

Fix: F-69710r999864_fix

Upgrade to a supported version.