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Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide

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The Microsoft Internet Explorer 11 Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) is published as a tool to improve the security of Department of Defense (DoD) information systems. Comments or proposed revisions to this document should be sent via e-mail to the following address: disa.stig_spt@mail.mil
Digest of Updates vs. V1R5 · 24 Apr 2015 No substantive changes

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b
The IE home page must be set to blank or a trusted site.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46467 - SV-59331r2_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI001-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46467
Rule IDs
  • SV-59331r2_rule
By setting this parameter inappropriately, a malicious web site can be automatically loaded into a browser which may contain mobile code.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49679r3_chk

The policy for User Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer "Disable changing home page settings" must be "Enable" and specify the URL for the home page. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Start Page" is 'about:blank' or a trusted site, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50155r3_fix

Set the policy for User Configuration -> Policies -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer "Disable changing home page settings" to "Enable" and specify the URL for the home page.

b
First Run Wizard settings must be established for a home page.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46471 - SV-59335r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI010-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46471
Rule IDs
  • SV-59335r1_rule
This policy setting prevents Internet Explorer from running the First Run Wizard the first time a user starts the browser after installing Internet Explorer or Windows. If this policy setting is enabled, IE is configurable in two ways: 1) Skip the First Run Wizard, and go directly to the user's home page, or 2) Skip the First Run Wizard, and go directly to the 'Welcome to Internet Explorer' web page. If this policy setting is disabled or not configured, Internet Explorer may run the First Run Wizard the first time the browser is started after installation and provide users the ability to configure IE outside of environment policy. Starting with Windows 8, the 'Welcome to Internet Explorer' web page is not available. The user's home page will display regardless of which option is chosen.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49681r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Prevent running First Run Wizard' must be 'Enabled', and 'Go directly to home page' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "DisableFirstRunCustomize" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50261r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Prevent running First Run Wizard' to 'Enabled', and select 'Go directly to home page' from the drop-down box.

b
The Internet Explorer TLS parameter must be set correctly.
SC-9 - Medium - CCI-001131 - V-46473 - SV-59337r3_rule
RMF Control
SC-9
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001131
Version
DTBI014-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46473
Rule IDs
  • SV-59337r3_rule
This parameter ensures only DoD-approved ciphers and algorithms are enabled for use by the web browser. TLS is a protocol for protecting communications between the browser and the target server. When the browser attempts to set up a protected communication with the target server, the browser and server negotiate which protocol and version to use. The browser and server attempt to match each other's list of supported protocols and versions and pick the most preferred match.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49683r11_chk

Open Internet Explorer. From the menu bar, select "Tools". From the "Tools" drop-down menu, select "Internet Options". From the "Internet Options" window, select the "Advanced" tab, from the "Advanced" tab window scroll down to the "Security" category. Verify a checkmark is placed in 'Use TLS 1.0' or higher check boxes. Verify there is not a check placed in the check box for 'Use SSL 2.0' or 'Use SSL 3.0'. If 'Use SSL 2.0' or 'Use SSL 3.0' is checked, then this is a finding. 1) The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page-> 'Turn off Encryption Support' must be 'Enabled' and ensure the option selected is 'Use TLS 1.0' or higher' from the drop-down box. If the selected options contain 'SSL 2.0' or 'SSL 3.0', then this is a finding. 2) The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> 'Allow fallback to SSL 3.0 (Internet Explorer)' must be selected, and 'No Sites' selected from the drop-down box.

Fix: F-50263r10_fix

Open Internet Explorer. From the menu bar, select "Tools". From the "Tools" drop-down menu, select "Internet Options". From the "Internet Options" window, select the "Advanced" tab, from the "Advanced" tab window scroll down to the "Security" category. Place a checkmark in 'Use TLS 1.0' or higher check boxes. Uncheck 'Use SSL 2.0' and 'Use SSL 3.0' options. Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page-> 'Turn off Encryption Support' to 'Enabled', and select 'Use TLS 1.0' or higher from the drop-down box. Ensure the options do not include 'SSL 2.0' or 'SSL 3.0'.

b
The Internet Explorer warning about certificate address mismatch must be enforced.
SI-4 - Medium - CCI-001274 - V-46475 - SV-59339r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001274
Version
DTBI015-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46475
Rule IDs
  • SV-59339r1_rule
This parameter warns users if the certificate being presented by the website is invalid. Since server certificates are used to validate the identity of the web server it is critical to warn the user of a potential issue with the certificate being presented by the web server. This setting aids to prevent spoofing attacks.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49685r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page 'Turn on certificate address mismatch warning' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "WarnOnBadCertRecving" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50265r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page 'Turn on certificate address mismatch warning' to 'Enabled'.

b
Check for publishers certificate revocation must be enforced.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-000185 - V-46477 - SV-59341r2_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000185
Version
DTBI018-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46477
Rule IDs
  • SV-59341r2_rule
Check for publisher's certificate revocation options should be enforced to ensure all PKI signed objects are validated.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49687r4_chk

Open Internet Explorer. From the menu bar, select Tools. From the Tools drop-down menu, select Internet Options. From the Internet Options window, select the "Advanced" tab, from the Advanced tab window, scroll down to the Security category, and verify the "Check for publisher's certificate revocation" box is selected. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WinTrust\Trust Providers\Software Publishing Criteria: If the value "State" is REG_DWORD = 65536 (decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50269r5_fix

Open Internet Explorer. From the menu bar, select Tools. From the Tools drop-down menu, select Internet Options. From the Internet Options window, select the "Advanced" tab from the Advanced tab window, scroll down to the Security category, and select the "Check for publisher's certificate revocation" box. NOTE: Manual entry in the registry key: HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Current Version\WinTrust\Trust Providers\Software Publishing for the value "State", set to REG_DWORD = 65536, may first be required.

b
The Download signed ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Internet zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001169 - V-46481 - SV-59345r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001169
Version
DTBI022-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46481
Rule IDs
  • SV-59345r1_rule
Active X controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites. Signed code is better than unsigned code in that it may be easier to determine its author, but it is still potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download signed ActiveX controls from a page in the zone. If you enable this policy, users can download signed controls without user intervention. If you select Prompt in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to download controls signed by untrusted publishers. Code signed by trusted publishers is silently downloaded. If you disable the policy setting, signed controls cannot be downloaded.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49689r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Download signed ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1001" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50271r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Download signed ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Internet zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001169 - V-46483 - SV-59347r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001169
Version
DTBI023-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46483
Rule IDs
  • SV-59347r1_rule
Unsigned code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. This policy setting allows you to manage whether users may download unsigned ActiveX controls from the zone. If you enable this policy setting, users can run unsigned controls without user intervention. If you select "Prompt" in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow the unsigned control to run. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls. If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot run unsigned controls.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49691r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1004" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50275r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Internet zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-46501 - SV-59365r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTBI024-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46501
Rule IDs
  • SV-59365r1_rule
ActiveX controls that are not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed. This setting causes both unsafe and safe controls to be initialized and scripted, ignoring the Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting option. This increases the risk of malicious code being loaded and executed by the browser. If you enable this policy setting, ActiveX controls are run, loaded with parameters and scripted without setting object safety for untrusted data or scripts. If you disable this policy setting, ActiveX controls that cannot be made safe are not loaded with parameters or scripted. This setting is not recommended, except for secure and administered zones.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49693r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1201" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50291r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Font downloads must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46505 - SV-59369r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI030-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46505
Rule IDs
  • SV-59369r1_rule
Downloads of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code. It is possible that a font could include malformed data that would cause Internet Explorer to crash when it attempts to load and render the font. This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts. If you enable this policy setting, HTML fonts can be downloaded automatically. If you enable this policy setting and "Prompt" is selected in the drop-down box, users are queried whether to allow HTML fonts to download. If you disable this policy setting, HTML fonts are prevented from downloading.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49695r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow font downloads' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1604" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50295r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow font downloads' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The Java permissions must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46507 - SV-59371r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI031-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46507
Rule IDs
  • SV-59371r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code; sites located in this security zone are more likely to be hosted by malicious individuals. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49697r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50297r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Accessing data sources across domains must be disallowed (Internet zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46509 - SV-59373r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI032-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46509
Rule IDs
  • SV-59373r1_rule
The ability to access data zones across domains could cause the user to unknowingly access content hosted on an unauthorized server. Access to data sources across multiple domains must be controlled based upon the site being browsed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).DCMC-1
Checks: C-49699r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Access data sources across domains' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1406" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50299r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Access data sources across domains' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Functionality to drag and drop or copy and paste files must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46511 - SV-59375r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI036-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46511
Rule IDs
  • SV-59375r1_rule
Content hosted on sites located in the Internet zone are likely to contain malicious payloads and therefore this feature should be blocked for this zone. Drag and drop or copy and paste files must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49701r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value for "1802" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50301r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Launching programs and files in IFRAME must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46513 - SV-59377r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI038-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46513
Rule IDs
  • SV-59377r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone. Launching of programs in IFRAME must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. If you enable this policy setting, applications can run and files can be downloaded from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention. If you disable this setting, users are prevented from running applications and downloading files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49703r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Launching applications and files in an IFRAME' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1804" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50303r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Launching applications and files in an IFRAME' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Navigating windows and frames across different domains must be disallowed (Internet zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46515 - SV-59379r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI039-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46515
Rule IDs
  • SV-59379r1_rule
Frames that navigate across different domains are a security concern, because the user may think they are accessing pages on one site while they are actually accessing pages on another site. It is possible that a website hosting malicious content could use this feature in a manner similar to cross-site scripting (XSS). This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of sub-frames and access of applications across different domains.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49705r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Navigate windows and frames across different domains' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\InternetSettings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1607" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50305r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Navigate windows and frames across different domains' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Userdata persistence must be disallowed (Internet zone).
SC-28 - Medium - CCI-001199 - V-46517 - SV-59381r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-28
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001199
Version
DTBI042-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46517
Rule IDs
  • SV-59381r1_rule
Userdata persistence must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. It is possible for sites hosting malicious content to exploit this feature as part of an attack against visitors browsing the site. This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in Favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is not appropriately configured. ECSC-1
Checks: C-49707r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Userdata persistence' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1606" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50307r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Userdata persistence' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Clipboard operations via script must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46521 - SV-59385r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI044-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46521
Rule IDs
  • SV-59385r1_rule
A malicious script could use the clipboard in an undesirable manner, for example, if the user had recently copied confidential information to the clipboard while editing a document, a malicious script could harvest that information. It might be possible to exploit other vulnerabilities in order to send the harvested data to the attacker. Allow paste operations via script must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49709r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1407" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50309r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Logon options must be configured to prompt (Internet zone).
SC-23 - Medium - CCI-001184 - V-46523 - SV-59387r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-23
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001184
Version
DTBI046-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46523
Rule IDs
  • SV-59387r1_rule
Users could submit credentials to servers operated by malicious individuals who could then attempt to connect to legitimate servers with those captured credentials. Care must be taken with user credentials, automatic logon performance, and how default Windows credentials are passed to the websites. This policy setting allows management of settings for logon options. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose from varying logon options. “Anonymous logon” disables HTTP authentication and uses the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. “Prompt for user name and password” queries users for user IDs and passwords. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone” queries users for user IDs and passwords in other zones. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. “Automatic logon with current user name and password” attempts logon using Windows NT Challenge Response. If Windows NT Challenge Response is supported by the server, the logon uses the user's network user name and password for login. If Windows NT Challenge Response is not supported by the server, the user is queried to provide the user name and password. If you disable this policy setting, logon is set to “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone”. If you do not configure this policy setting, logon is set to “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone”. The most secure option is to configure this setting to “Enabled”; “Anonymous logon”, but configuring this setting to “Enabled”; “Prompt for user name and password”, provides a reasonable balance between security and usability.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49711r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Logon options' must be 'Enabled', and 'Prompt for user name and password' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1A00" is REG_DWORD = 65536 (decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50311r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Logon options' to 'Enabled', and select 'Prompt for user name and password' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be configured with High Safety (Intranet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46525 - SV-59389r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI061-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46525
Rule IDs
  • SV-59389r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49713r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Intranet Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'High Safety' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 65536, (Decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50313r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Intranet Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'High Safety' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be configured with High Safety (Trusted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46543 - SV-59407r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI091-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46543
Rule IDs
  • SV-59407r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High SafetyDCMC-1
Checks: C-49715r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'High Safety' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 65536, (Decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50319r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'High Safety' from the drop-down box.

b
Dragging of content from different domains within a window must be disallowed (Internet zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46545 - SV-59409r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI1000-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46545
Rule IDs
  • SV-59409r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. If you enable this policy setting, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog box. If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49717r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Internet Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains within a window' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disabled' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2708" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50321r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Internet Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains within a window' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disabled' from the drop-down box.

b
Dragging of content from different domains across windows must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46547 - SV-59411r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI1005-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46547
Rule IDs
  • SV-59411r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. If you enable this policy setting, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. If you enable this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when both the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49719r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Restricted Sites Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains across windows' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disabled' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2709" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50323r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Restricted Sites Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains across windows' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disabled' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer Processes Restrict ActiveX Install must be enforced (Explorer).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001695 - V-46549 - SV-59413r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001695
Version
DTBI1010-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46549
Rule IDs
  • SV-59413r1_rule
Users often choose to install software such as ActiveX controls that are not permitted by their organization's security policy. Such software can pose significant security and privacy risks to networks. This policy setting enables blocking of ActiveX control installation prompts for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, prompts for ActiveX control installations will be blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, prompts for ActiveX control installations will not be blocked and these prompts will be displayed to users. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user's preference will be used to determine whether to block ActiveX control installations for Internet Explorer processes.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49721r3_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict ActiveX Install -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_ACTIVEXINSTALL Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50325r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict ActiveX Install -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes Restrict ActiveX Install must be enforced (iexplore).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001695 - V-46553 - SV-59417r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001695
Version
DTBI1020-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46553
Rule IDs
  • SV-59417r1_rule
Users often choose to install software such as ActiveX controls that are not permitted by their organization's security policy. Such software can pose significant security and privacy risks to networks. This policy setting enables blocking of ActiveX control installation prompts for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, prompts for ActiveX control installations will be blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, prompts for ActiveX control installations will not be blocked and these prompts will be displayed to users. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user's preference will be used to determine whether to block ActiveX control installations for Internet Explorer processes.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49723r3_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict ActiveX Install -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_ACTIVEXINSTALL Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50327r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict ActiveX Install -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Dragging of content from different domains within a window must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46555 - SV-59419r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI1025-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46555
Rule IDs
  • SV-59419r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. If you enable this policy setting, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users cannot change this setting in the Internet Options dialog box. If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in the same window. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49725r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Restricted Sites Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains within a window' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disabled' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2708" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50329r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Restricted Sites Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains within a window' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disabled' from the drop-down box.

b
URL Suggestions must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46557 - SV-59421r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI1030-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46557
Rule IDs
  • SV-59421r1_rule
This policy setting turns off URL Suggestions. URL Suggestions allow users to auto complete URLs in the address bar based on common URLs. The list of common URLs is stored locally and is updated once a month. No user data is sent over the internet by this feature. If you enable this policy setting, URL Suggestions will be turned off. Users will not be able to turn on URL Suggestions. If you disable this policy setting, URL Suggestions will be turned on. Users will not be able to turn off URL Suggestions. If you do not configure this policy setting, URL Suggestions will be turned on. Users will be able to turn on or turn off URL Suggestions in the Internet Options dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49727r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Settings-> AutoComplete 'Turn off URL Suggestions' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DomainSuggestion Criteria: If the value "Enabled" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50331r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Settings-> AutoComplete 'Turn off URL Suggestions' to 'Enabled'.

b
Displaying of the reveal password button must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46559 - SV-59423r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI1035-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46559
Rule IDs
  • SV-59423r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to hide the reveal password button when Internet Explorer prompts users for a password. The reveal password button is displayed during password entry. When the user clicks the button, the current password value is visible until the mouse button is released (or until the tap ends). If you enable this policy setting, the reveal password button will be hidden for all password fields. Users and developers will not be able to depend on the reveal password button being displayed in any web form or web application. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the reveal password button can be shown by the application as a user types in a password. *Note: On at least Windows 8, if the 'Do not display the reveal password button' policy setting located in Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Credential User Interface is enabled for the system, it will override this policy setting.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49729r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Security Features 'Do not display the reveal password button' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "DisablePasswordReveal" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50333r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Security Features 'Do not display the reveal password button' to 'Enabled'.

b
Do Not Track header must be sent.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-000346 - V-46563 - SV-59427r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000346
Version
DTBI1040-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46563
Rule IDs
  • SV-59427r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to configure how Internet Explorer sends the Do Not Track (DNT) header. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer sends the DNT:1 header on all HTTP and HTTPS requests. The DNT:1 header signals that servers should not track the user. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer sends the DNT:1 header only when a Tracking Protection List is enabled, or when InPrivate Browsing mode is used. If you do not configure this policy setting, users can select the Always send Do Not Track header options on the "Advanced" tab of the Internet Options dialog box. When this option is selected, Internet Explorer sends the DNT:1 header on all HTTP and HTTPS requests.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49731r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page 'Always send Do Not Track header' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "DoNotTrack" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50335r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page 'Always send Do Not Track header' to 'Enabled'.

b
Legacy filter functionality must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46565 - SV-59429r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI1045-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46565
Rule IDs
  • SV-59429r1_rule
This policy setting specifies whether Internet Explorer renders legacy visual filters in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, you can control whether or not Internet Explorer renders legacy filters by selecting "Enable", or "Disable" under Options in the Group Policy Editor. If you disable, or do not configure this policy setting, users can choose whether or not to render filters in this zone. Users can change this setting on the "Security" tab of the Internet Options dialog box. Filters are not rendered by default in this zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49733r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Internet Zone 'Render Legacy Filters' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "270B" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50337r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Internet Zone 'Render Legacy Filters' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Legacy filter functionality must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46569 - SV-59433r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI1050-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46569
Rule IDs
  • SV-59433r1_rule
This policy setting specifies whether Internet Explorer renders legacy visual filters in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, you can control whether or not Internet Explorer renders legacy filters by selecting "Enable", or "Disable" under Options in the Group Policy Editor. If you disable, or do not configure this policy setting, users can choose whether or not to render filters in this zone. Users can change this setting on the "Security" tab of the Internet Options dialog box. Filters are not rendered by default in this zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49735r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Restricted Sites Zone 'Render Legacy Filters' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "270B" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50339r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Restricted Sites Zone 'Render Legacy Filters' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disabled' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer accelerator functionality must be disallowed.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46571 - SV-59435r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI1055-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46571
Rule IDs
  • SV-59435r1_rule
The Internet Explorer Accelerator feature is for use with third-party applications and toolbars. This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can access accelerators. If you enable this policy setting, users cannot access accelerators. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, users can access accelerators and install new accelerators. ECSC-1
Checks: C-49737r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Accelerators 'Turn off Accelerators' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Activities Criteria: If the value "NoActivities" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50341r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Accelerators 'Turn off Accelerators' to 'Enabled'.

b
The Download signed ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001169 - V-46573 - SV-59437r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001169
Version
DTBI112-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46573
Rule IDs
  • SV-59437r1_rule
ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites. Signed code is better than unsigned code in that it may be easier to determine its author, but it is still potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49739r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Download signed ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1001" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50343r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Download signed ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The Download unsigned ActiveX controls property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001169 - V-46575 - SV-59439r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001169
Version
DTBI113-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46575
Rule IDs
  • SV-59439r1_rule
Unsigned code is potentially harmful, especially when coming from an untrusted zone. ActiveX controls can contain potentially malicious code and must only be allowed to be downloaded from trusted sites. They must also be digitally signed.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49741r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1004" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50345r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-46577 - SV-59441r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTBI114-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46577
Rule IDs
  • SV-59441r1_rule
ActiveX controls not marked safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49743r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1201" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50347r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
ActiveX controls and plug-ins must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46579 - SV-59443r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI115-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46579
Rule IDs
  • SV-59443r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether ActiveX controls and plug-ins can be run on pages from the specified zone. ActiveX controls not marked as safe should not be executed. If you enable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins can run without user intervention. If you disable this policy setting, controls and plug-ins are prevented from running.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49745r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run ActiveX controls and plugins' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1200" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50349r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run ActiveX controls and plugins' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-46581 - SV-59445r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTBI116-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46581
Rule IDs
  • SV-59445r1_rule
This policy setting allows management of whether ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting can interact with a script. If you enable this policy setting, script interaction can occur automatically without user intervention. ActiveX controls not marked as safe for scripting should not be executed. Although this is not a complete security measure for a control to be marked safe for scripting, if a control is not marked safe, it should not be initialized and executed.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49747r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1405" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50351r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Script ActiveX controls marked safe for scripting' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
File downloads must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46583 - SV-59447r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI119-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46583
Rule IDs
  • SV-59447r1_rule
Sites located in the Restricted Sites Zone are more likely to contain malicious payloads and therefore downloads from this zone should be blocked. Files should not be able to be downloaded from sites that are considered restricted. This policy setting allows you to manage whether file downloads are permitted from the zone. This option is determined by the zone of the page with the link causing the download, not the zone from which the file is delivered.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49749r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow file downloads' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1803" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50353r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow file downloads' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Font downloads must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46585 - SV-59449r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI120-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46585
Rule IDs
  • SV-59449r1_rule
It is possible that a font could include malformed data that would cause Internet Explorer to crash when it attempts to load and render the font. Downloads of fonts can sometimes contain malicious code. Files should not be downloaded from restricted sites. This policy setting allows you to manage whether pages of the zone may download HTML fonts.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49751r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow font downloads' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1604" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50355r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow font downloads' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46587 - SV-59451r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI121-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46587
Rule IDs
  • SV-59451r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code; sites located in this security zone are more likely to be hosted by malicious individuals. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49753r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50357r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Accessing data sources across domains must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46589 - SV-59453r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI122-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46589
Rule IDs
  • SV-59453r1_rule
The ability to access data zones across domains could cause the user to unknowingly access content hosted on an unauthorized server. This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer can access data from another security zone using the Microsoft XML Parser (MSXML) or ActiveX Data Objects (ADO).DCMC-1
Checks: C-49755r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Access data sources across domains' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1406" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50359r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Access data sources across domains' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The Allow META REFRESH property must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46591 - SV-59455r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI123-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46591
Rule IDs
  • SV-59455r1_rule
It is possible that users will unknowingly be redirected to a site hosting malicious content. 'Allow META REFRESH' must have a level of protection based upon the site being browsed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether a user's browser can be redirected to another web page if the author of the web page uses the Meta Refresh setting to redirect browsers to another web page.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49757r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow META REFRESH' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1608" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50361r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow META REFRESH' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Functionality to drag and drop or copy and paste files must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46593 - SV-59457r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI126-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46593
Rule IDs
  • SV-59457r1_rule
Content hosted on sites located in the Restricted Sites zone are more likely to contain malicious payloads and therefore this feature should be blocked for this zone. Drag and drop or copy and paste files must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49759r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1802" is REG_DWORD=3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50363r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow drag and drop or copy and paste files' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Installation of desktop items must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000386 - V-46595 - SV-59459r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000386
Version
DTBI127-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46595
Rule IDs
  • SV-59459r1_rule
Active Desktop items could contain links to unauthorized websites or other undesirable content. It is prudent to prevent users from installing desktop items from this security zone. Installation of items must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether users can install Active Desktop items from this zone.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49761r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow installation of desktop items' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1800" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50365r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow installation of desktop items' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Launching programs and files in IFRAME must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46597 - SV-59461r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI128-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46597
Rule IDs
  • SV-59461r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether applications may be run and files may be downloaded from an IFRAME reference in the HTML of the pages in this zone. Launching of programs in IFRAME must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. If you enable this policy setting, applications can run and files can be downloaded from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone without user intervention. If you disable this setting, users are prevented from running applications and downloading files from IFRAMEs on the pages in this zone.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49763r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Launching applications and files in an IFRAME' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1804" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50367r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Launching applications and files in an IFRAME' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Navigating windows and frames across different domains must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46599 - SV-59463r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI129-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46599
Rule IDs
  • SV-59463r1_rule
Frames navigating across different domains are a security concern, because the user may think they are accessing pages on one site while they are actually accessing pages on another site. It is possible that a website hosting malicious content could use this feature in a manner similar to cross-site scripting (XSS). This policy setting allows you to manage the opening of sub-frames and access of applications across different domains.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49765r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Navigate windows and frames across different domains' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1607" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50369r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Navigate windows and frames across different domains' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Userdata persistence must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-28 - Medium - CCI-001199 - V-46601 - SV-59465r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-28
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001199
Version
DTBI132-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46601
Rule IDs
  • SV-59465r1_rule
Userdata persistence must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. This policy setting allows you to manage the preservation of information in the browser's history, in Favorites, in an XML store, or directly within a web page saved to disk. When a user returns to a persisted page, the state of the page can be restored if this policy setting is not appropriately configured.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49767r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Userdata persistence' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1606" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50371r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Userdata persistence' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box

b
Active scripting must be disallowed (Restricted Sites Zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46603 - SV-59467r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI133-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46603
Rule IDs
  • SV-59467r1_rule
Active scripts hosted on sites located in this zone are more likely to contain malicious code. Active scripting must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed. This policy setting allows you to manage whether script code on pages in the zone are run.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49769r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow active scripting' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1400" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50373r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow active scripting' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Clipboard operations via script must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46605 - SV-59469r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI134-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46605
Rule IDs
  • SV-59469r1_rule
A malicious script could use the clipboard in an undesirable manner, for example, if the user had recently copied confidential information to the clipboard while editing a document, a malicious script could harvest that information. It might be possible to exploit other vulnerabilities in order to send the harvested data to the attacker. Allow paste operations via script must have a level of protection based upon the site being accessed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49771r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1407" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50375r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow cut, copy or paste operations from the clipboard via script' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Logon options must be configured and enforced (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-23 - Medium - CCI-001184 - V-46607 - SV-59471r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-23
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001184
Version
DTBI136-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46607
Rule IDs
  • SV-59471r1_rule
Users could submit credentials to servers operated by malicious individuals who could then attempt to connect to legitimate servers with those captured credentials. Care must be taken with user credentials, automatic logon performance, and how default Windows credentials are passed to the websites. This policy setting allows management of settings for logon options. If you enable this policy setting, you can choose from varying logon options. “Anonymous logon” disables HTTP authentication and uses the guest account only for the Common Internet File System (CIFS) protocol. “Prompt for user name and password” queries users for user IDs and passwords. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone” queries users for user IDs and passwords in other zones. After a user is queried, these values can be used silently for the remainder of the session. “Automatic logon with current user name and password” attempts logon using Windows NT Challenge Response. If Windows NT Challenge Response is supported by the server, the logon uses the user's network user name and password for login. If Windows NT Challenge Response is not supported by the server, the user is queried to provide the user name and password. If you disable this policy setting, logon is set to “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone”. If you do not configure this policy setting, logon is set to “Automatic logon only in Intranet zone”. The most secure option is to configure this setting to “Enabled”; “Anonymous logon”. This will prevent users from submitting credentials to servers in this security zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49773r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Logon options' must be 'Enabled', and 'Anonymous logon' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1A00" is REG_DWORD = 196608 (decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50377r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Logon options' to 'Enabled', and select 'Anonymous logon' from the drop-down box.

b
Configuring History setting must be set to 40 days.
AU-12 - Medium - CCI-000169 - V-46609 - SV-59473r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-12
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000169
Version
DTBI300-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46609
Rule IDs
  • SV-59473r1_rule
This setting specifies the number of days that Internet Explorer keeps track of the pages viewed in the History List. The delete Browsing History option can be accessed using Tools, Internet Options, "General" tab, and then click Settings under Browsing History. If you enable this policy setting, a user cannot set the number of days that Internet Explorer keeps track of the pages viewed in the History List. The number of days that Internet Explorer keeps track of the pages viewed in the History List must be specified. Users will not be able to delete browsing history. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, a user can set the number of days that Internet Explorer tracks views of pages in the History List. Users can delete browsing history.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49775r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> 'Disable Configuring History' must be 'Enabled', and '40' entered in 'Days to keep pages in History'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel Criteria: If the value "History" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding. AND Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Url History Criteria: If the value "DaysToKeep" is REG_DWORD = 40 (decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50379r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> 'Disable Configuring History' to 'Enabled', and enter '40' in 'Days to keep pages in History'.

b
Automatic configuration of Internet Explorer connections must be disallowed.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46611 - SV-59475r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI305-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46611
Rule IDs
  • SV-59475r1_rule
This setting specifies to automatically detect the proxy server settings used to connect to the Internet and customize Internet Explorer. This setting specifies that Internet Explorer use the configuration settings provided in a file by the system administrator. If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to do automatic configuration. You can import current connection settings using Internet Explorer Maintenance under Admin Templates using the Group Policy Editor. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user will have the freedom to automatically configure these settings.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49777r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Control Panel Criteria: If the value "Autoconfig" is REG_DWORD = 1 (Hex), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50381r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable changing Automatic Configuration settings' to 'Enabled'.

b
Participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46613 - SV-59477r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI315-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46613
Rule IDs
  • SV-59477r1_rule
This setting controls whether users can participate in the Microsoft Customer Experience Improvement Program to help improve Microsoft applications. When users choose to participate in the Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP), applications automatically send information to Microsoft about how the applications are used. This information is combined with other CEIP data to help Microsoft solve problems and to improve the products and features customers use most often. This feature does not collect users' names, addresses, or any other identifying information except the IP address that is used to send the data. By default, users have the opportunity to opt into participation in the CEIP the first time they run an application. If an organization has policies that govern the use of external resources such as the CEIP, allowing users to opt in to the program might cause them to violate these policies.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49779r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Prevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SQM Criteria: If the value "DisableCustomerImprovementProgram" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50383r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Prevent participation in the Customer Experience Improvement Program' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer must be set to disallow users to add/delete sites.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46615 - SV-59479r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI318-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46615
Rule IDs
  • SV-59479r1_rule
This setting prevents users from adding sites to various security zones. Users should not be able to add sites to different zones, as this could allow them to bypass security controls of the system. If you do not configure this policy setting, users will be able to add or remove sites from the Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites zones at will and change settings in the Local Intranet zone. This configuration could allow sites that host malicious mobile code to be added to these zones, and users could execute the code.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49781r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Do not allow users to add/delete sites' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "Security_zones_map_edit" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50385r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Do not allow users to add/delete sites' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer must be configured to disallow users to change policies.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-000345 - V-46617 - SV-59481r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000345
Version
DTBI319-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46617
Rule IDs
  • SV-59481r1_rule
Users who change their Internet Explorer security settings could enable the execution of dangerous types of code from the Internet and websites listed in the Restricted Sites zone in the browser. This setting prevents users from changing the Internet Explorer policies on the machine. Policy changes should be made by administrators only, so this setting should be enabled. If you enable this policy setting, you disable the "Custom level" button and "Security" level for this zone slider on the Security tab in the Internet Options dialog box. If this policy setting is disabled or not configured, users will be able to change the settings for security zones. It prevents users from changing security zone policy settings that are established by the administrator.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49783r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Do not allow users to change policies' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "Security_options_edit" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50387r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Do not allow users to change policies' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer must be configured to use machine settings.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-000345 - V-46619 - SV-59483r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000345
Version
DTBI320-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46619
Rule IDs
  • SV-59483r1_rule
Users who change their Internet Explorer security settings could enable the execution of dangerous types of code from the Internet and websites listed in the Restricted Sites zone in the browser. This setting enforces consistent security zone settings to all users of the computer. Security zones control browser behavior at various websites and it is desirable to maintain a consistent policy for all users of a machine. This policy setting affects how security zone changes apply to different users. If you enable this policy setting, changes that one user makes to a security zone will apply to all users of that computer. If this policy setting is disabled or not configured, users of the same computer are allowed to establish their own security zone settings.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49785r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Use only machine settings' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "Security_HKLM_only" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50389r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Security Zones: Use only machine settings' to 'Enabled'.

b
Security checking features must be enforced.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46621 - SV-59485r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI325-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46621
Rule IDs
  • SV-59485r1_rule
This policy setting turns off the Security Settings Check feature, which checks Internet Explorer security settings to determine when the settings put Internet Explorer at risk. If you enable this policy setting, the security settings check will not be performed. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the security settings check will be performed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49787r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off the Security Settings Check feature' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security Criteria: If the value "DisableSecuritySettingsCheck" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50391r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off the Security Settings Check feature' to 'Disabled'.

b
Active content from CDs must be disallowed to run on user machines.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46623 - SV-59487r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI340-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46623
Rule IDs
  • SV-59487r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether users receive a dialog requesting permission for active content on a CD to run. If you enable this policy setting, active content on a CD will run without a prompt. If you disable this policy setting, active content on a CD will always prompt before running. If you do not configure this policy, users can choose whether to be prompted before running active content on a CD.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49789r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow active content from CDs to run on user machines' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_LOCALMACHINE_LOCKDOWN\Settings Criteria: If the value "LOCALMACHINE_CD_UNLOCK" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50393r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow active content from CDs to run on user machines' to 'Disabled'.

b
Software must be disallowed to run or install with invalid signatures.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-46625 - SV-59489r2_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTBI350-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46625
Rule IDs
  • SV-59489r2_rule
Microsoft ActiveX controls and file downloads often have digital signatures attached that certify the file's integrity and the identity of the signer (creator) of the software. Such signatures help ensure unmodified software is downloaded and the user can positively identify the signer to determine whether you trust them enough to run their software.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49791r3_chk

Note: Some legitimate software and controls may have an invalid signature. You should carefully test such software in isolation before it is allowed to be used on an organization's network. The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: If the value "RunInvalidSignatures" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50395r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow software to run or install even if the signature is invalid' to 'Disabled'.

b
Third-party browser extensions must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46627 - SV-59491r2_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI355-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46627
Rule IDs
  • SV-59491r2_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer will launch COM add-ons, known as browser helper objects such as toolbars. Browser helper objects may contain flaws such as buffer overruns which impact Internet Explorer's performance or stability. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer automatically launches any browser helper objects that are installed on the user's computer. If you disable this policy setting, browser helper objects do not launch. If you do not configure this policy, Internet Explorer automatically launches any browser helper objects that are installed on the user's computer.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49793r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow third-party browser extensions' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Enable Browser Extensions" is REG_SZ = no, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50397r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Allow third-party browser extensions' to 'Disabled'.

b
Checking for server certificate revocation must be enforced.
IA-5 - Medium - CCI-000185 - V-46629 - SV-59493r1_rule
RMF Control
IA-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000185
Version
DTBI365-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46629
Rule IDs
  • SV-59493r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer will check revocation status of servers' certificates. Certificates are revoked when they have been compromised or are no longer valid, and this option protects users from submitting confidential data to a site that may be fraudulent or not secure. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will check to see if server certificates have been revoked. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not check server certificates to see if they have been revoked. If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not check server certificates to see if they have been revoked.IATS-1, IATS-2
Checks: C-49795r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for server certificate revocation' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "CertificateRevocation" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50399r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for server certificate revocation' to 'Enabled'.

a
Internet Explorer must be configured to make proxy settings per user.
CM-5 - Low - CCI-000345 - V-46631 - SV-59495r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
L
CCI
CCI-000345
Version
DTBI367-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46631
Rule IDs
  • SV-59495r1_rule
This setting controls whether or not the Internet Explorer proxy settings are configured on a per-user or per-machine basis. If you enable this policy, users cannot set user specific proxy settings. They must use the zones created for all users of the computer. If you disable this policy or do not configure it, users of the same computer can establish their own proxy settings. This policy is intended to ensure that proxy settings apply uniformly to the same computer and do not vary from user to user.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49797r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per user)' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Criteria: If the value "ProxySettingsPerUser" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50401r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Make proxy settings per-machine (rather than per user)' to 'Disabled'.

b
Checking for signatures on downloaded programs must be enforced.
CM-5 - Medium - CCI-000352 - V-46633 - SV-59497r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-5
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000352
Version
DTBI370-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46633
Rule IDs
  • SV-59497r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer checks for digital signatures (which identifies the publisher of signed software and verifies it has not been modified or tampered with) on user computers before downloading executable programs. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will check the digital signatures of executable programs and display their identities before downloading them to the user computers. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not check the digital signatures of executable programs or display their identities before downloading them to the user computers. If you do not configure this policy, Internet Explorer will not check the digital signatures of executable programs or display their identities before downloading them to the user computers.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49799r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for signatures on downloaded programs' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download Criteria: If the value "CheckExeSignatures" is REG_SZ = yes, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50403r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page -> 'Check for signatures on downloaded programs' to 'Enabled'.

b
All network paths (UNCs) for Intranet sites must be disallowed.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46635 - SV-59499r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI375-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46635
Rule IDs
  • SV-59499r1_rule
Some UNC paths could refer to servers not managed by the organization, which means they could host malicious content; and therefore, it is safest to not include all UNC paths in the Intranet Sites zone. This policy setting controls whether URLs representing UNCs are mapped into the local Intranet security zone. If you enable this policy setting, all network paths are mapped into the Intranet Zone. If you disable this policy setting, network paths are not necessarily mapped into the Intranet Zone (other rules might map one there). If you do not configure this policy setting, users choose whether network paths are mapped into the Intranet Zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49801r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> 'Intranet Sites: Include all network paths (UNCs)' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ZoneMap Criteria: If the value "UNCAsIntranet" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50405r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> 'Intranet Sites: Include all network paths (UNCs)' to 'Disabled'.

b
Script-initiated windows without size or position constraints must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46637 - SV-59501r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI385-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46637
Rule IDs
  • SV-59501r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature. If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. If you do not configure this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49803r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2102" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50407r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Script-initiated windows without size or position constraints must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46639 - SV-59503r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI390-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46639
Rule IDs
  • SV-59503r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage restrictions on script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars. If you enable this policy setting, Windows Restrictions security will not apply in this zone. The security zone runs without the added layer of security provided by this feature. If you disable this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process. If you do not configure this policy setting, the possible harmful actions contained in script-initiated pop-up windows and windows including the title and status bars cannot be run. This Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as dictated by the Scripted Windows Security Restrictions feature control setting for the process.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49805r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2102" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50409r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow script-initiated windows without size or position constraints' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Scriptlets must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46641 - SV-59505r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI395-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46641
Rule IDs
  • SV-59505r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether scriptlets can be allowed. Scriptlets hosted on sites located in this zone are more likely to contain malicious code. If you enable this policy setting, users will be able to run scriptlets. If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to run scriptlets. If you do not configure this policy setting, a scriptlet can be enabled or disabled by the user.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49807r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow Scriptlets' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1209" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50411r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow Scriptlets' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Automatic prompting for file downloads must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46643 - SV-59507r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI415-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46643
Rule IDs
  • SV-59507r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. Users may accept downloads that they did not request, and those downloaded files may include malicious code. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. If you disable or do not configure this setting, file downloads that are not user-initiated will be blocked, and users will see the information bar instead of the file download dialog. Users can then click the information bar to allow the file download prompt.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49809r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Automatic prompting for file downloads' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2200" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50413r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Automatic prompting for file downloads' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Local Machine zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46645 - SV-59509r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI425-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46645
Rule IDs
  • SV-59509r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety. DCMC-1
Checks: C-49811r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Local Machine Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50415r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Local Machine Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Locked Down Local Machine zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46647 - SV-59511r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI430-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46647
Rule IDs
  • SV-59511r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49813r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Local Machine Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\0 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50417r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Local Machine Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Locked Down Intranet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46649 - SV-59513r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI435-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46649
Rule IDs
  • SV-59513r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49815r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Intranet Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\1 Criteria: If the value" 1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50419r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Intranet Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Locked Down Trusted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46653 - SV-59517r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI440-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46653
Rule IDs
  • SV-59517r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code; sites located in this security zone are more likely to be hosted by malicious individuals. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety. DCMC-1
Checks: C-49817r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\2 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50423r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Trusted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Locked Down Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46661 - SV-59525r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI445-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46661
Rule IDs
  • SV-59525r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code; sites located in this security zone are more likely to be hosted by malicious individuals. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49819r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Internet Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50429r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Internet Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
Java permissions must be disallowed (Locked Down Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46663 - SV-59527r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI450-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46663
Rule IDs
  • SV-59527r1_rule
Java applications could contain malicious code. This policy setting allows you to manage permissions for Java applets. If you enable this policy setting, options can be chosen from the drop-down box. Use of the Custom permission will control permissions settings individually. Use of the Low Safety permission enables applets to perform all operations. Use of the Medium Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox (an area in memory outside of which the program cannot make calls), plus adds capabilities like scratch space (a safe and secure storage area on the client computer) and a user-controlled file I/O. Use of the High Safety permission enables applets to run in their sandbox. If you disable this policy setting, Java applets cannot run. If you do not configure this policy setting, the permission is set to High Safety. DCMC-1
Checks: C-49821r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable Java' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following keys: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Lockdown_Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1C00" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50431r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Locked-Down Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Java permissions' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable Java' from the drop-down box.

b
XAML files must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46665 - SV-59529r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI455-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46665
Rule IDs
  • SV-59529r1_rule
These are eXtensible Application Markup Language (XAML) files. XAML is an XML-based declarative markup language commonly used for creating rich user interfaces and graphics that leverage the Windows Presentation Foundation. If you enable this policy setting and the drop-down box is set to Enable, XAML files will be automatically loaded inside Internet Explorer. Users will not be able to change this behavior. If the drop-down box is set to Prompt, users will receive a prompt for loading XAML files. If you disable this policy setting, XAML files will not be loaded inside Internet Explorer. Users will not be able to change this behavior. If you do not configure this policy setting, users will have the freedom to decide whether to load XAML files inside Internet Explorer.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49823r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow loading of XAML files' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2402" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50433r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow loading of XAML files' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
XAML files must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46669 - SV-59533r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI460-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46669
Rule IDs
  • SV-59533r1_rule
These are eXtensible Application Markup Language (XAML) files. XAML is an XML-based declarative markup language commonly used for creating rich user interfaces and graphics that leverage the Windows Presentation Foundation. If you enable this policy setting and the drop-down box is set to Enable, XAML files will be automatically loaded inside Internet Explorer. Users will not be able to change this behavior. If the drop-down box is set to Prompt, users will receive a prompt for loading XAML files. If you disable this policy setting, XAML files will not be loaded inside Internet Explorer. Users will not be able to change this behavior. If you do not configure this policy setting, users will have the freedom to decide whether to load XAML files inside Internet Explorer.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49825r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow loading of XAML files' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2402" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50435r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow loading of XAML files' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
MIME sniffing must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46673 - SV-59537r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI465-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46673
Rule IDs
  • SV-59537r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage MIME sniffing for file promotion from one type to another based on a MIME sniff. A MIME sniff is the recognition by Internet Explorer of the file type based on a bit signature. If you enable this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security provided by this feature. If you disable this policy setting, the actions that may be harmful cannot run; this Internet Explorer security feature will be turned on in this zone, as dictated by the feature control setting for the process. If you do not configure this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49827r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Enable MIME Sniffing' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2100" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50439r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Enable MIME Sniffing' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
MIME sniffing must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46675 - SV-59539r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI470-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46675
Rule IDs
  • SV-59539r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage MIME sniffing for file promotion from one type to another based on a MIME sniff. A MIME sniff is the recognition by Internet Explorer of the file type based on a bit signature. If you enable this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security provided by this feature. If you disable this policy setting, the actions that may be harmful cannot run; this Internet Explorer security feature will be turned on in this zone, as dictated by the feature control setting for the process. If you do not configure this policy setting, the MIME Sniffing Safety Feature will not apply in this zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49829r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Enable MIME Sniffing' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2100" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50441r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Enable MIME Sniffing' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
First-Run prompt ability must be disallowed (Internet zone).
SI-4 - Medium - CCI-001274 - V-46677 - SV-59541r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001274
Version
DTBI475-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46677
Rule IDs
  • SV-59541r1_rule
This policy setting controls the First Run response that users see on a zone-by-zone basis. When a user encounters a new control that has not previously run in Internet Explorer, they may be prompted to approve the control. This feature determines if the user gets the prompt or not. If you enable this policy setting, the Gold Bar prompt will be turned off in the corresponding zone. If you disable this policy setting, the Gold Bar prompt will be turned on in the corresponding zone. If you do not configure this policy setting, the first-run prompt is turned off by default.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49831r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Turn off first-run prompt' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1208" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50443r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Turn off first-run prompt' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
First-Run prompt ability must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SI-4 - Medium - CCI-001274 - V-46679 - SV-59543r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001274
Version
DTBI480-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46679
Rule IDs
  • SV-59543r1_rule
This policy setting controls the First Run response that users see on a zone-by-zone basis. When a user encounters a new control that has not previously run in Internet Explorer, they may be prompted to approve the control. This feature determines if the user gets the prompt or not. If you enable this policy setting, the Gold Bar prompt will be turned off in the corresponding zone. If you disable this policy setting, the Gold Bar prompt will be turned on in the corresponding zone. If you do not configure this policy setting, the first-run prompt is turned off by default.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49833r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Turn off first-run prompt' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1208" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50445r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Turn off first-run prompt' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Protected Mode must be enforced (Internet zone).
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46681 - SV-59545r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI485-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46681
Rule IDs
  • SV-59545r1_rule
Protected Mode protects Internet Explorer from exploited vulnerabilities by reducing the locations Internet Explorer can write to in the registry and the file system. If you enable this policy setting, Protected Mode will be turned on. Users will not be able to turn off Protected Mode. If you disable this policy setting, Protected Mode will be turned off. It will revert to Internet Explorer 6 behavior that allows for Internet Explorer to write to the registry and the file system. Users will not be able to turn on Protected Mode. If you do not configure this policy, users will be able to turn on or off Protected Mode.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49835r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Turn on Protected Mode' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2500" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50447r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Turn on Protected Mode' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Protected Mode must be enforced (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46685 - SV-59549r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI490-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46685
Rule IDs
  • SV-59549r1_rule
Protected Mode protects Internet Explorer from exploited vulnerabilities by reducing the locations Internet Explorer can write to in the registry and the file system. If you enable this policy setting, Protected Mode will be turned on. Users will not be able to turn off Protected Mode. If you disable this policy setting, Protected Mode will be turned off. It will revert to Internet Explorer 6 behavior that allows for Internet Explorer to write to the registry and the file system. Users will not be able to turn on Protected Mode. If you do not configure this policy, users will be able to turn on or off Protected Mode.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49837r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Turn on Protected Mode' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2500" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50449r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Turn on Protected Mode' to 'Enabled' and select 'Enable', from the drop-down box.

b
Pop-up Blocker must be enforced (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46689 - SV-59553r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI495-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46689
Rule IDs
  • SV-59553r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing. If you do not configure this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49839r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Use Pop-up Blocker' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1809" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50451r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Use Pop-up Blocker' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Pop-up Blocker must be enforced (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46691 - SV-59555r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI500-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46691
Rule IDs
  • SV-59555r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether unwanted pop-up windows appear. Pop-up windows that are opened when the end user clicks a link are not blocked. If you enable this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing. If you disable this policy setting, pop-up windows are not prevented from appearing. If you do not configure this policy setting, most unwanted pop-up windows are prevented from appearing.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49841r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Use Pop-up Blocker' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1809" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50453r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Use Pop-up Blocker' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Websites in less privileged web content zones must be prevented from navigating into the Internet zone.
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46693 - SV-59557r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI515-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46693
Rule IDs
  • SV-59557r1_rule
This policy setting allows a user to manage whether websites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into the Internet zone. If this policy setting is enabled, websites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If "Prompt" is selected in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. If this policy setting is disabled, the potentially risky navigation is prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by the Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. If this policy setting is not configured, websites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49843r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2101" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50455r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Websites in less privileged web content zones must be prevented from navigating into the Restricted Sites zone.
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46695 - SV-59559r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI520-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46695
Rule IDs
  • SV-59559r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether websites from less privileged zones, such as Restricted Sites, can navigate into the Restricted zone. If this policy setting is enabled, websites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone. The security zone will run without the added layer of security that is provided by the Protection from Zone Elevation security feature. If Prompt is selected in the drop-down box, a warning is issued to the user that potentially risky navigation is about to occur. If this policy setting is disabled, the potentially risky navigation is prevented. The Internet Explorer security feature will be on in this zone as set by the Protection from Zone Elevation feature control. If this policy setting is not configured, websites from less privileged zones can open new windows in, or navigate into, this zone.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49845r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2101" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50457r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Web sites in less privileged Web content zones can navigate into this zone' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Allow binary and script behaviors must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46701 - SV-59565r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI575-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46701
Rule IDs
  • SV-59565r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage dynamic binary and script behaviors of components that encapsulate specific functionality for HTML elements, to which they were attached. If you enable this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are available. If you select "Administrator approved" in the drop-down box, only the behaviors listed in the Admin-approved Behaviors under Binary Behaviors Security Restriction policy are available. If you disable this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are not available unless applications have implemented a custom security manager. If you do not configure this policy setting, binary and script behaviors are available.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49847r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow binary and script behaviors' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2000" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50461r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow binary and script behaviors' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Automatic prompting for file downloads must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46705 - SV-59569r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI580-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46705
Rule IDs
  • SV-59569r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether users will be prompted for non user-initiated file downloads. Regardless of this setting, users will receive file download dialogs for user-initiated downloads. Users may accept downloads that they did not request, and those downloaded files may include malicious code. If you enable this setting, users will receive a file download dialog for automatic download attempts. If you disable or do not configure this setting, file downloads that are not user-initiated will be blocked, and users will see the information bar instead of the file download dialog. Users can then click the information bar to allow the file download prompt.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49849r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Automatic prompting for file downloads' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2200" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50463r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Automatic prompting for file downloads' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MIME handling must be enforced. (Reserved)
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46709 - SV-59573r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI590-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46709
Rule IDs
  • SV-59573r1_rule
Internet Explorer uses Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) data to determine file handling procedures for files received through a web server. The Consistent MIME Handling\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer requires all file-type information provided by web servers to be consistent. For example, if the MIME type of a file is text/plain but the MIME data indicates the file is really an executable file, Internet Explorer changes its extension to reflect this executable status. This capability helps ensure executable code cannot masquerade as other types of data that may be trusted. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer examines all received files and enforces consistent MIME data for them. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer does not require consistent MIME data for all received files and will use the MIME data provided by the file. MIME file-type spoofing is a potential threat to an organization. Ensuring these files are consistent and properly labeled helps prevent malicious file downloads from infecting your network.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49851r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Consistent Mime Handling -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MIME_HANDLING Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50465r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Consistent Mime Handling -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MIME handling must be enforced (Explorer).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46711 - SV-59575r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI592-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46711
Rule IDs
  • SV-59575r1_rule
Internet Explorer uses Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) data to determine file handling procedures for files received through a web server. The Consistent MIME Handling\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer requires all file-type information provided by web servers to be consistent. For example, if the MIME type of a file is text/plain but the MIME data indicates the file is really an executable file, Internet Explorer changes its extension to reflect this executable status. This capability helps ensure executable code cannot masquerade as other types of data that may be trusted. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer examines all received files and enforces consistent MIME data for them. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer does not require consistent MIME data for all received files and will use the MIME data provided by the file. MIME file-type spoofing is a potential threat to the organization. Ensuring these files are consistent and properly labeled helps prevent malicious file downloads from infecting the network. This guide recommends configuring this policy as "Enabled" for all environments specified in this guide.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49853r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Consistent Mime Handling -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MIME_HANDLING Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50467r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Consistent Mime Handling -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MIME handling must be enforced (iexplore).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46713 - SV-59577r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI594-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46713
Rule IDs
  • SV-59577r1_rule
Internet Explorer uses Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions (MIME) data to determine file handling procedures for files received through a web server. The Consistent MIME Handling\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer requires all file-type information provided by web servers to be consistent. For example, if the MIME type of a file is text/plain but the MIME data indicates that the file is really an executable file, Internet Explorer changes its extension to reflect this executable status. This capability helps ensure that executable code cannot masquerade as other types of data that may be trusted. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer examines all received files and enforces consistent MIME data for them. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer does not require consistent MIME data for all received files and will use the MIME data provided by the file. MIME file-type spoofing is a potential threat to an organization. Ensuring these files are consistent and properly labeled helps prevent malicious file downloads from infecting the network. This guide recommends configuring this policy as "Enabled" for all environments specified in this guide.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49855r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Consistent Mime Handling -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MIME_HANDLING Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50469r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Consistent Mime Handling -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MIME sniffing must be enforced (Reserved).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46715 - SV-59579r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI595-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46715
Rule IDs
  • SV-59579r1_rule
MIME sniffing is the process of examining the content of a MIME file to determine its context - whether it is a data file, an executable file, or some other type of file. This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer MIME sniffing will prevent promotion of a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. When set to "Enabled", MIME sniffing will never promote a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. Disabling MIME sniffing configures Internet Explorer processes to allow a MIME sniff that promotes a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. For example, promoting a text file to an executable file is a dangerous promotion because any code in the supposed text file would be executed. MIME file-type spoofing is a potential threat to an organization. Ensuring these files are consistently handled helps prevent malicious file downloads from infecting the network. This guide recommends you configure this policy as "Enabled" for all environments specified in this guide. Note: This setting works in conjunction with, but does not replace, the Consistent MIME Handling settings.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49857r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Mime Sniffing Safety Feature -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MIME_SNIFFING Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50471r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Mime Sniffing Safety Feature -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MIME sniffing must be enforced (Explorer).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46717 - SV-59581r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI596-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46717
Rule IDs
  • SV-59581r1_rule
MIME sniffing is the process of examining the content of a MIME file to determine its context - whether it is a data file, an executable file, or some other type of file. This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer MIME sniffing will prevent promotion of a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. When set to "Enabled", MIME sniffing will never promote a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. Disabling MIME sniffing configures Internet Explorer processes to allow a MIME sniff that promotes a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. For example, promoting a text file to an executable file is a dangerous promotion because any code in the supposed text file would be executed. MIME file-type spoofing is a potential threat to an organization. Ensuring these files are consistently handled helps prevent malicious file downloads from infecting the network. This guide recommends configuring this policy as "Enabled" for all environments specified in this guide. Note: This setting works in conjunction with, but does not replace, the Consistent MIME Handling settings.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49859r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Mime Sniffing Safety Feature -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MIME_SNIFFING Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50473r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Mime Sniffing Safety Feature -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MIME sniffing must be enforced (iexplore).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46719 - SV-59583r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI597-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46719
Rule IDs
  • SV-59583r1_rule
MIME sniffing is the process of examining the content of a MIME file to determine its context - whether it is a data file, an executable file, or some other type of file. This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer MIME sniffing will prevent promotion of a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. When set to "Enabled", MIME sniffing will never promote a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. Disabling MIME sniffing configures Internet Explorer processes to allow a MIME sniff that promotes a file of one type to a more dangerous file type. For example, promoting a text file to an executable file is a dangerous promotion because any code in the supposed text file would be executed. MIME file-type spoofing is a potential threat to an organization. Ensuring these files are consistently handled helps prevent malicious file downloads from infecting the network. This guide recommends configuring this policy as "Enabled" for all environments specified in this guide. Note: This setting works in conjunction with, but does not replace, the Consistent MIME Handling settings.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49861r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Mime Sniffing Safety Feature -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_MIME_SNIFFING Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50475r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Mime Sniffing Safety Feature -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MK protocol must be enforced (Reserved).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46721 - SV-59585r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI599-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46721
Rule IDs
  • SV-59585r1_rule
The MK Protocol Security Restriction policy setting reduces attack surface area by blocking the seldom used MK protocol. Some older web applications use the MK protocol to retrieve information from compressed files. Because the MK protocol is not widely used, it should be blocked wherever it is not needed. Setting this policy to "Enabled"; blocks the MK protocol for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer, which causes resources that use the MK protocol to fail. Disabling this setting allows applications to use the MK protocol API. This guide recommends configuring this setting to "Enabled" to block the MK protocol unless it is specifically needed in the environment. Note: Because resources that use the MK protocol will fail when deploying this setting, ensure none of the applications use the MK protocol.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49863r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> MK Protocol Security Restriction -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_DISABLE_MK_PROTOCOL Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50477r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> MK Protocol Security Restriction -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MK protocol must be enforced (Explorer).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46723 - SV-59587r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI600-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46723
Rule IDs
  • SV-59587r1_rule
The MK Protocol Security Restriction policy setting reduces attack surface area by blocking the seldom used MK protocol. Some older web applications use the MK protocol to retrieve information from compressed files. Because the MK protocol is not widely used, it should be blocked wherever it is not needed. Setting this policy to "Enabled"; blocks the MK protocol for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer, which causes resources that use the MK protocol to fail. Disabling this setting allows applications to use the MK protocol API. This guide recommends you configure this setting to "Enabled" to block the MK protocol unless it is specifically needed in the environment. Note: Because resources that use the MK protocol will fail when deploying this setting, ensure none of the applications use the MK protocol.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49865r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> MK Protocol Security Restriction -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_DISABLE_MK_PROTOCOL Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50479r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> MK Protocol Security Restriction -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for MK protocol must be enforced (iexplore).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46725 - SV-59589r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI605-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46725
Rule IDs
  • SV-59589r1_rule
The MK Protocol Security Restriction policy setting reduces attack surface area by blocking the seldom used MK protocol. Some older web applications use the MK protocol to retrieve information from compressed files. Because the MK protocol is not widely used, it should be blocked wherever it is not needed. Setting this policy to "Enabled"; blocks the MK protocol for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer, which causes resources that use the MK protocol to fail. Disabling this setting allows applications to use the MK protocol API. This guide recommends you configure this setting to "Enabled" to block the MK protocol unless specifically needed in the environment. Note: Because resources that use the MK protocol will fail when deploying this setting, ensure none of the applications use the MK protocol.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49867r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> MK Protocol Security Restriction -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_DISABLE_MK_PROTOCOL Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50481r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> MK Protocol Security Restriction -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Zone Elevation must be enforced (Reserved).
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46727 - SV-59591r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI610-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46727
Rule IDs
  • SV-59591r1_rule
Internet Explorer places restrictions on each web page it opens that are dependent upon the location of the web page (such as Internet Zone, Intranet Zone, or Local Machine Zone). Web pages on a local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine Zone, which makes the Local Machine Security Zone a prime target for malicious attackers. If you enable this policy setting, any zone can be protected from zone elevation by Internet Explorer processes. This approach stops content running in one zone from gaining the elevated privileges of another zone. If you disable this policy setting, no zone receives such protection from Internet Explorer processes. Because of the severity and relative frequency of zone elevation attacks, this guide recommends that you configure this setting as "Enabled" in all environments.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49869r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Protection From Zone Elevation -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ZONE_ELEVATION Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50483r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Protection From Zone Elevation -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Zone Elevation must be enforced (Explorer).
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46729 - SV-59593r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI612-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46729
Rule IDs
  • SV-59593r1_rule
Internet Explorer places restrictions on each web page it opens that are dependent upon the location of the web page (such as Internet Zone, Intranet Zone, or Local Machine Zone). Web pages on a local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine Zone, which makes the Local Machine Security Zone a prime target for malicious attackers. If you enable this policy setting, any zone can be protected from zone elevation by Internet Explorer processes. This approach stops content running in one zone from gaining the elevated privileges of another zone. If you disable this policy setting, no zone receives such protection from Internet Explorer processes. Because of the severity and relative frequency of zone elevation attacks, this guide recommends configuring this setting as "Enabled" in all environments.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49871r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Protection From Zone Elevation -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ZONE_ELEVATION Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50485r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Protection From Zone Elevation -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Zone Elevation must be enforced (iexplore).
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46731 - SV-59595r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI614-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46731
Rule IDs
  • SV-59595r1_rule
Internet Explorer places restrictions on each web page it opens that are dependent upon the location of the web page (such as Internet Zone, Intranet Zone, or Local Machine Zone). Web pages on a local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine Zone, which makes the Local Machine Security Zone a prime target for malicious attackers. If you enable this policy setting, any zone can be protected from zone elevation by Internet Explorer processes. This approach stops content running in one zone from gaining the elevated privileges of another zone. If you disable this policy setting, no zone receives such protection from Internet Explorer processes. Because of the severity and relative frequency of zone elevation attacks, this guide recommends that you configure this setting as "Enabled" in all environments.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49873r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Protection From Zone Elevation -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ZONE_ELEVATION Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50487r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Protection From Zone Elevation -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Restrict File Download must be enforced (Reserved).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46733 - SV-59597r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI630-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46733
Rule IDs
  • SV-59597r1_rule
In certain circumstances, websites can initiate file download prompts without interaction from users. This technique can allow websites to put unauthorized files on users' hard drives if they click the wrong button and accept the download. If you configure the Restrict File Download\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting to "Enabled", file download prompts that are not user-initiated are blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you configure this policy setting as "Disabled", prompting will occur for file downloads that are not user-initiated for Internet Explorer processes. Note: This setting is configured as "Enabled" in all environments specified in this guide to help prevent attackers from placing arbitrary code on users' computers.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49875r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_FILEDOWNLOAD Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50489r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Restrict File Download must be enforced (Explorer).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46779 - SV-59645r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI635-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46779
Rule IDs
  • SV-59645r1_rule
In certain circumstances, websites can initiate file download prompts without interaction from users. This technique can allow websites to put unauthorized files on users' hard drives if they click the wrong button and accept the download. If you configure the Restrict File Download\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting to "Enabled", file download prompts that are not user-initiated are blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you configure this policy setting as "Disabled", prompting will occur for file downloads that are not user-initiated for Internet Explorer processes. Note: This setting is configured as "Enabled" in all environments specified in this guide to help prevent attackers from placing arbitrary code on users' computers.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49877r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_FILEDOWNLOAD Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50529r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Restrict File Download must be enforced (iexplore).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46781 - SV-59647r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI640-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46781
Rule IDs
  • SV-59647r1_rule
In certain circumstances, websites can initiate file download prompts without interaction from users. This technique can allow websites to put unauthorized files on users' hard drives if they click the wrong button and accept the download. If you configure the Restrict File Download\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting to "Enabled", file download prompts that are not user-initiated are blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you configure this policy setting as "Disabled", prompting will occur for file downloads that are not user-initiated for Internet Explorer processes. Note: This setting is configured as "Enabled" in all environments specified in this guide to help prevent attackers from placing arbitrary code on users' computers.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49879r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_FILEDOWNLOAD Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50531r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict File Download -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for restricting pop-up windows must be enforced (Reserved).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46787 - SV-59653r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI645-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46787
Rule IDs
  • SV-59653r1_rule
Internet Explorer allows scripts to programmatically open, resize, and reposition various types of windows. Often, disreputable websites will resize windows to either hide other windows or force the user to interact with a window containing malicious code. The Scripted Window Security Restrictions security feature restricts pop-up windows and prohibits scripts from displaying windows in which the title and status bars are not visible to the user, or which hide other windows' title and status bars. If you enable the Scripted Window Security Restrictions\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting, pop-up windows and other restrictions apply for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, scripts can continue to create pop-up windows, and create windows that hide other windows. Recommend configuring this setting to "Enabled" to help prevent malicious websites from controlling the Internet Explorer windows or fooling users into clicking on the wrong window.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49883r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Scripted Window Security Restrictions -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WINDOW_RESTRICTIONS Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50537r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Scripted Window Security Restrictions -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for restricting pop-up windows must be enforced (Explorer).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46789 - SV-59655r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI647-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46789
Rule IDs
  • SV-59655r1_rule
Internet Explorer allows scripts to programmatically open, resize, and reposition various types of windows. Often, disreputable websites will resize windows to either hide other windows or force a user to interact with a window that contains malicious code. The Scripted Window Security Restrictions security feature restricts pop-up windows and prohibits scripts from displaying windows in which the title and status bars are not visible to the user, or which hide other windows' title and status bars. If you enable the Scripted Window Security Restrictions\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting, pop-up windows and other restrictions apply for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, scripts can continue to create pop-up windows and create windows that hide other windows. This guide recommends configuring this setting to "Enabled" to help prevent malicious websites from controlling the Internet Explorer windows or fooling users into clicking on the wrong window.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49885r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Scripted Window Security Restrictions -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WINDOW_RESTRICTIONS Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50539r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Scripted Window Security Restrictions -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for restricting pop-up windows must be enforced (iexplore).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46791 - SV-59657r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI649-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46791
Rule IDs
  • SV-59657r1_rule
Internet Explorer allows scripts to programmatically open, resize, and reposition various types of windows. Often, disreputable websites will resize windows to either hide other windows or force a user to interact with a window that contains malicious code. The Scripted Window Security Restrictions security feature restricts pop-up windows and prohibits scripts from displaying windows in which the title and status bars are not visible to the user, or which hide other windows' title and status bars. If you enable the Scripted Window Security Restrictions\Internet Explorer Processes policy setting, pop-up windows and other restrictions apply for Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer processes. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, scripts can continue to create pop-up windows and create windows that hide other windows. This guide recommends configuring this setting to "Enabled" to help prevent malicious websites from controlling the Internet Explorer windows or fooling users into clicking on the wrong window.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49887r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Scripted Window Security Restrictions -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WINDOW_RESTRICTIONS Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50541r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Scripted Window Security Restrictions -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
.NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode must be disallowed to run (Restricted Sites Zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46797 - SV-59663r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI650-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46797
Rule IDs
  • SV-59663r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework-reliant components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select "Prompt" in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49889r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2004" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50547r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
.NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode must be disallowed to run (Restricted Sites Zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46799 - SV-59665r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI655-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46799
Rule IDs
  • SV-59665r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework-reliant components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. It may be possible for malicious content hosted on a website to take advantage of these components. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select "Prompt" in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute signed managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components. If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49891r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2001" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50549r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Scripting of Java applets must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46801 - SV-59667r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI670-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46801
Rule IDs
  • SV-59667r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether applets are exposed to scripts within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention. If you select "Prompt" in the drop-down box, users are queried to choose whether to allow scripts to access applets. If you disable this policy setting, scripts are prevented from accessing applets. If you do not configure this policy setting, scripts can access applets automatically without user intervention. ECSC-1
Checks: C-49893r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Scripting of Java applets' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1402" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50551r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Scripting of Java applets' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
The URL to be displayed for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools must be blank or empty.
SI-2 - Medium - CCI-001237 - V-46803 - SV-59669r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-2
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001237
Version
DTBI675-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46803
Rule IDs
  • SV-59669r1_rule
This policy setting allows checking for updates for Internet Explorer from the specified URL, included by default in Internet Explorer. If you enable this policy setting, users will not be able to change the URL to be displayed for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools. The URL must be specified to be displayed for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the users will be able to change the URL to be displayed for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49895r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Settings -> Component Updates -> Periodic check for updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools -> 'Prevent changing the URL for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools' must be 'Enabled' with a 'blank or empty' selection box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: The "Update_Check_Page" value must exist. The value must contain no data value. If the value "Update_Check_Page" is not present, this is a finding.

Fix: F-50553r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Settings -> Component Updates -> Periodic check for updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools -> 'Prevent changing the URL for checking updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools' to 'Enabled' with a 'blank or empty' selection box.

b
The update check interval must be configured and set to 30 days.
SI-2 - Medium - CCI-001237 - V-46805 - SV-59671r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-2
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001237
Version
DTBI680-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46805
Rule IDs
  • SV-59671r1_rule
Although Microsoft thoroughly tests all patches and service packs before they are published, organizations should carefully control all of the software that is installed on their managed computers. This setting specifies the update check interval, automatic installation, and the default interval value, which is 30 days. If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be able to configure the update check interval, and the computers will not automatically download and install updates for Internet Explorer. The update check interval must be specified. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user will have the freedom to configure the update check interval.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49897r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Settings -> Component Updates -> Periodic check for updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools -> 'Prevent specifying the update check interval (in days)' must be 'Enabled', and '30' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Update_Check_Interval" is REG_DWORD = 30 (Decimal), this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50555r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Settings -> Component Updates -> Periodic check for updates to Internet Explorer and Internet Tools -> 'Prevent specifying the update check interval (in days)' to 'Enabled', and select '30' from the drop-down box.

b
AutoComplete feature for forms must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46807 - SV-59673r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI690-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46807
Rule IDs
  • SV-59673r1_rule
This AutoComplete feature suggests possible matches when users are filling in forms. It is possible that this feature will cache sensitive data and store it in the user's profile, where it might not be protected as rigorously as required by organizational policy. If you enable this setting, the user is not presented with suggested matches when filling in forms. If you disable this setting, the user is presented with suggested possible matches when filling forms. If you do not configure this setting, the user has the freedom to turn on the auto-complete feature for forms. To display this option, the user opens the Internet Options dialog box, clicks the "Contents" tab, and clicks the "Settings" button.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49899r2_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable AutoComplete for forms' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Use FormSuggest" is REG_SZ = no, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50557r1_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Disable AutoComplete for forms' to 'Enabled'.

a
Ability for users to enable or disable add-ons must be managed.
CM-7 - Low - CCI-000381 - V-46809 - SV-59675r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
L
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI697-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46809
Rule IDs
  • SV-59675r1_rule
Users often choose to install add-ons that are not permitted by an organization's security policy. Such add-ons can pose a significant security and privacy risk to your network. This policy setting allows you to manage whether users have the ability to allow or deny add-ons through Add-On Manager. If you enable this policy setting, users cannot enable or disable add-ons through Add-On Manager. The only exception occurs if an add-on has been specifically entered into the 'Add-On List' policy setting in such a way as to allow users to continue to manage the add-on. In this case, the user can still manage the add-on. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the appropriate controls in the Add-On Manager will be available to the user.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49901r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Do Not Allow users to enable or disable add-ons' must be 'Disabled' or 'Not Configured'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions Criteria: If the value NoExtensionManagement does not exist , this is not a finding. If the value "NoExtensionManagement" is DWORD=1, then this is a finding.

Fix: F-50559r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> 'Do Not Allow users to enable or disable add-ons' to 'Disabled' or 'Not Configured'.

b
Crash Detection management must be enforced.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46811 - SV-59677r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI715-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46811
Rule IDs
  • SV-59677r1_rule
The 'Turn off Crash Detection' policy setting allows you to manage the crash detection feature of add-on management in Internet Explorer. A crash report could contain sensitive information from the computer's memory. If you enable this policy setting, a crash in Internet Explorer will be similar to one on a computer running Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 and earlier, where Windows Error Reporting will be invoked. If you disable this policy setting, the crash detection feature in add-on management will be functional. ECSC-1
Checks: C-49903r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off Crash Detection' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key:HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions Criteria: If the value "NoCrashDetection" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50561r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off Crash Detection' to 'Enabled'.

b
Turn on the auto-complete feature for user names and passwords on forms must be disabled.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46815 - SV-59681r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI725-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46815
Rule IDs
  • SV-59681r1_rule
This policy setting controls automatic completion of fields in forms on web pages. It is possible that malware could be developed which would be able to extract the cached user names and passwords from the currently logged on user, which an attacker could then use to compromise that user's online accounts. If you enable this setting, the user cannot change the 'User name and passwords on forms' or 'prompt me to save passwords'. The Auto Complete feature for" User names and passwords on forms" will be turned on. If you disable this setting, the user cannot change the 'User name and passwords on forms' or 'prompt me to save passwords'. The Auto Complete feature for "User names and passwords on forms" is turned off. The user also cannot opt to be prompted to save passwords. If you do not configure this setting, the user has the freedom of turning on Auto Complete for "User name and passwords on forms", and the option of prompting to save passwords.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49905r3_chk

The policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn on the auto-complete feature for user names and passwords on forms' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "FormSuggest Passwords" is REG_SZ = 'no', this is not a finding. AND Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "FormSuggest PW Ask" is REG_SZ = 'no', this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50563r1_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn on the auto-complete feature for user names and passwords on forms' to 'Disabled'.

b
Managing SmartScreen Filter use must be enforced.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001166 - V-46819 - SV-59685r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001166
Version
DTBI740-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46819
Rule IDs
  • SV-59685r1_rule
This setting is important from a security perspective because Microsoft has extensive data illustrating the positive impact the SmartScreen filter has had on reducing the risk of malware infection via visiting malicious websites. This policy setting allows users to enable the SmartScreen Filter, which will warn if the website being visited is known for fraudulent attempts to gather personal information through 'phishing' or is known to host malware. If you enable this setting the user will not be prompted to enable the SmartScreen Filter. It must be specified which mode the SmartScreen Filter uses: On or Off. If the feature is On, all website addresses not contained on the filters allow list, will be sent automatically to Microsoft without prompting the user. If this feature is set to Off, the feature will not run. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, the user is prompted to decide whether to turn on SmartScreen Filter during the first-run experience.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49907r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Prevent Managing SmartScreen Filter' must be 'Enabled', and 'Off' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\PhishingFilter Criteria: If the value "EnabledV9" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50565r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> ' Prevent Managing SmartScreen Filter' to 'Enabled', and select 'Off' from the drop-down box.

b
Add-on performance notifications must be disallowed.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-46821 - SV-59687r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI745-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46821
Rule IDs
  • SV-59687r1_rule
This policy setting prevents Internet Explorer from displaying a notification when the average time it takes to load all the user's enabled add-ons exceeds the threshold. The notification informs the user that add-ons are slowing their browsing and displays a button which opens the Disable Add-ons dialog box. The Disable Add-ons dialog box displays the load time for each group of add-ons enabled in the browser. It allows the user to disable add-ons and configure the threshold. If you enable this policy setting, users will not be notified when the average time it takes to load all the user's enabled add-ons exceeds the threshold.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49909r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off add-on performance notifications' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext Criteria: If the value "DisableAddonLoadTimePerformanceNotifications" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50567r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off add-on performance notifications' to 'Enabled'.

a
Updates to website lists from Microsoft must be disallowed.
CM-6 - Low - CCI-000366 - V-46823 - SV-59689r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
L
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTBI750-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46823
Rule IDs
  • SV-59689r1_rule
This policy controls the website compatibility lists provided by Microsoft. If you enable this policy setting, the compatibility website lists provided by Microsoft will be used during browser navigation. If a user visits a site on the compatibility list provided by Microsoft, the page will automatically display in Compatibility view. If you disable this policy setting, the Microsoft website list will not be used. Additionally, users cannot enable the feature using the Compatibility View Settings dialog box. If you do not configure this setting, the Microsoft website list will not be active. The user can enable the functionality using the Compatibility View Settings dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49911r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Compatibility View -> 'Include updated Web site lists from Microsoft' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\BrowserEmulation Criteria: If the value "MSCompatibilityMode" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50569r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Compatibility View -> 'Include updated Web site lists from Microsoft' to 'Disabled'.

b
Browser Geolocation functionality must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46825 - SV-59691r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI755-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46825
Rule IDs
  • SV-59691r1_rule
This setting has a small impact on user privacy because users may unknowingly allow their browser to share location data with web sites that they visit. The value of enabling this setting is diminished due to the fact that malicious websites can learn a great deal about the location of a user merely by analyzing their IP address. If you enable this policy setting, Browser Geolocation support will be turned off. If you disable this policy setting, Browser Geolocation will be turned on. If you do not configure this setting, Browser Geolocation support can be turned on or off in Internet Options on the "Privacy" tab.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49913r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off Browser Geolocation' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Geolocation Criteria: If the value "PolicyDisableGeolocation" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50571r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off Browser Geolocation' to 'Enabled'.

b
Browser must retain history on exit.
AU-12 - Medium - CCI-000169 - V-46829 - SV-59695r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-12
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000169
Version
DTBI760-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46829
Rule IDs
  • SV-59695r1_rule
Delete Browsing History on exit automatically deletes specified items when the last browser window closes. Disabling this function will prevent users from deleting their browsing history, which could be used to identify malicious websites and files that could later be used for anti-virus and Intrusion Detection System (IDS) signatures. Furthermore, preventing users from deleting browsing history could be used to identify abusive web surfing on government systems.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49915r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> 'Allow deleting browsing history on exit' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Privacy Criteria: If the value "ClearBrowsingHistoryOnExit" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50573r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> 'Allow deleting browsing history on exit' to 'Disabled'.

b
Suggested Sites functionality must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46833 - SV-59699r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI765-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46833
Rule IDs
  • SV-59699r1_rule
This policy setting controls the Suggested Sites feature, which recommends sites based on the user's browsing activity. Suggested Sites reports a user's browsing history to Microsoft to store and monitor user page activity to suggest sites the user might want to visit. If you enable this policy setting, the user will not be prompted to enable the Suggested Sites and the user's browsing activities will be sent and stored online to produce suggestions. If you disable this policy setting, the entry points and functionality associated with this feature will be disabled.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49917r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn on Suggested Sites' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Suggested Sites Criteria: If the value "Enabled" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50575r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn on Suggested Sites' to 'Disabled'.

b
Deleting websites that the user has visited must be disallowed.
AU-12 - Medium - CCI-000169 - V-46841 - SV-59707r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-12
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000169
Version
DTBI770-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46841
Rule IDs
  • SV-59707r1_rule
This policy prevents users from deleting the history of websites the user has visited. If you enable this policy setting, websites the user has visited will be preserved when the user clicks "Delete". If you disable this policy setting, websites that the user has visited will be deleted when the user clicks "Delete". If you do not configure this policy setting, the user will be able to select whether to delete or preserve websites the user visited when the user clicks "Delete".ECSC-1
Checks: C-49919r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> 'Prevent Deleting Web sites that the User has Visited' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Privacy Criteria: If the value "CleanHistory" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50579r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Delete Browsing History -> 'Prevent Deleting Web sites that the User has Visited' to 'Enabled'.

b
Automatic checking for Internet Explorer updates must be disallowed.
SI-2 - Medium - CCI-001237 - V-46845 - SV-59711r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-2
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001237
Version
DTBI775-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46845
Rule IDs
  • SV-59711r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether Internet Explorer checks the Internet for newer versions. When Internet Explorer is set to do this, the checks occur approximately every 30 days, and users are prompted to install new versions as they become available. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer checks the Internet for a new version approximately every 30 days and prompts the user to download new versions when they are available. Newer versions might not comply with the Internet Explorer version requirements of the organization.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49921r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page-> 'Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "NoUpdateCheck" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50581r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page-> 'Automatically check for Internet Explorer updates' to 'Disabled'.

b
InPrivate Browsing must be disallowed.
AU-10 - Medium - CCI-000166 - V-46847 - SV-59713r1_rule
RMF Control
AU-10
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000166
Version
DTBI780-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46847
Rule IDs
  • SV-59713r1_rule
InPrivate Browsing lets the user control whether or not Internet Explorer saves the browsing history, cookies, and other data. User control of settings is not the preferred control method. The InPrivate Browsing feature in Internet Explorer makes browser privacy easy by not storing history, cookies, temporary Internet files, or other data. If you enable this policy setting, InPrivate Browsing will be disabled. If you disable this policy setting, InPrivate Browsing will be available for use. If you do not configure this setting, InPrivate Browsing can be turned on or off through the registry.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49923r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Privacy -> 'Turn off InPrivate Browsing' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Privacy Criteria: If the value "EnableInPrivateBrowsing" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50583r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Privacy -> 'Turn off InPrivate Browsing' to 'Enabled'.

b
Scripting of Internet Explorer WebBrowser control property must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46849 - SV-59715r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI800-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46849
Rule IDs
  • SV-59715r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether a page may control embedded WebBrowser control via script. Scripted code hosted on sites located in this zone is more likely to contain malicious code. If you enable this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser control is allowed. If you disable this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser control is not allowed. If you do not configure this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser control can be enabled or disabled by the user. By default, script access to the WebBrowser control is only allowed in the Local Machine and Intranet Zones.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49925r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow scripting of Internet Explorer WebBrowser controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1206" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50585r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow scripting of Internet Explorer WebBrowser controls' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
ActiveX opt-in prompt must be disallowed.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46851 - SV-59717r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI805-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46851
Rule IDs
  • SV-59717r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to turn off the ActiveX opt-in prompt. The ActiveX opt-in prevents websites from loading any COM object without prior approval. If a page attempts to load a COM object that Internet Explorer has not used before, an information bar will appear asking the user for approval. If you enable this policy setting, the ActiveX opt-in prompt will not appear. Internet Explorer does not ask the user for permission to load a control, and will load the ActiveX if it passes all other internal security checks. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting the ActiveX opt-in prompt will appear.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49927r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off ActiveX opt-in prompt' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Ext Criteria: If the value "NoFirsttimeprompt" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50587r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> 'Turn off ActiveX opt-in prompt' to 'Enabled'.

b
When uploading files to a server, the local directory path must be excluded (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46853 - SV-59719r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI810-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46853
Rule IDs
  • SV-59719r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether or not the local path information will be sent when uploading a file via a HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information will be sent when uploading a file via a form. By default, path information will be sent.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49929r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Include local path when user is uploading files to a server' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "160A" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50589r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Include local path when user is uploading files to a server' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Notification Bars must be enforced (Reserved).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46857 - SV-59723r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI815-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46857
Rule IDs
  • SV-59723r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Notification Bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes when file or code installs are restricted. By default, the Notification Bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, the Notification Bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, the Notification Bar will not be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you do not configure this policy setting, the Notification Bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49931r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_SECURITYBAND Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50591r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Security Warning for unsafe files must be set to prompt (Internet zone).
SI-4 - Medium - CCI-001274 - V-46859 - SV-59725r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001274
Version
DTBI820-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46859
Rule IDs
  • SV-59725r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether or not the 'Open File - Security Warning' message appears when the user tries to open executable files or other potentially unsafe files (from an intranet file shared by using Windows Explorer, for example). If you enable this policy setting and set the drop-down box to "Enable", these files open without a security warning. If you set the drop-down box to " Prompt", a security warning appears before the files open. If you disable this policy these files do not open. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure how the computer handles these files.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49933r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Show security warning for potentially unsafe files' must be 'Enabled', and 'Prompt' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1806" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50595r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Show security warning for potentially unsafe files' to 'Enabled', and select 'Prompt' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Notification Bars must be enforced (Explorer).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46861 - SV-59727r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI825-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46861
Rule IDs
  • SV-59727r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Notification Bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes when file or code installs are restricted. By default, the Notification Bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, the Notification Bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, the Notification Bar will not be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you do not configure this policy setting, the Notification Bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49935r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_SECURITYBAND Criteria: If the value "explorer.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50597r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
ActiveX controls without prompt property must be used in approved domains only (Internet zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-46865 - SV-59729r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTBI830-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46865
Rule IDs
  • SV-59729r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether or not the user is prompted to allow ActiveX controls to run on websites other than the website that installed the ActiveX control. If the user were to disable the setting for the zone, malicious ActiveX controls could be executed without the user's knowledge. Disabling this setting would allow the possibility for malicious ActiveX controls to be executed from non-approved domains within this zone without the user's knowledge. Enabling this setting enforces the default value and prohibits the user from changing the value. Websites should be moved into another zone if permissions need to be changed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49937r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> ' Allow only approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "120b" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50603r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Allow only approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer Processes for Notification Bars must be enforced (iexplore).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46869 - SV-59735r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI835-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46869
Rule IDs
  • SV-59735r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether the Notification Bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes when file or code installs are restricted. By default, the Notification Bar is displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, the Notification Bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, the Notification Bar will not be displayed for Internet Explorer processes. If you do not configure this policy setting, the Notification Bar will be displayed for Internet Explorer processes.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49939r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_SECURITYBAND Criteria: If the value "iexplore.exe" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50605r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features-> Notification Bar-> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Cross-Site Scripting Filter must be enforced (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46879 - SV-59745r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI840-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46879
Rule IDs
  • SV-59745r1_rule
The Cross-Site Scripting Filter is designed to prevent users from becoming victims of unintentional information disclosure. This setting controls if the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter detects and prevents cross-site script injection into websites in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, the XSS Filter will be enabled for sites in this zone, and the XSS Filter will attempt to block cross-site script injections. If you disable this policy setting, the XSS Filter will be disabled for sites in this zone, and Internet Explorer will permit cross-site script injections.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49941r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Turn on Cross-Site Scripting Filter' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "1409" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50615r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone -> 'Turn on Cross-Site Scripting Filter' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Scripting of Internet Explorer WebBrowser Control must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46883 - SV-59749r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI850-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46883
Rule IDs
  • SV-59749r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether a page may control embedded WebBrowser Control via script. Scripted code hosted on sites located in this zone is more likely to contain malicious code. If you enable this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser Control is allowed. If you disable this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser Control is not allowed. If you do not configure this policy setting, script access to the WebBrowser Control can be enabled or disabled by the user. By default, script access to the WebBrowser Control is only allowed in the Local Machine and Intranet Zones.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49943r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow scripting of Internet Explorer WebBrowser controls' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1206" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50621r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow scripting of Internet Explorer WebBrowser controls' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
When uploading files to a server, the local directory path must be excluded (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46885 - SV-59751r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI860-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46885
Rule IDs
  • SV-59751r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether or not the local path information will be sent when uploading a file via a HTML form. If the local path information is sent, some information may be unintentionally revealed to the server. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can choose whether path information will be sent when uploading a file via a form. By default, path information will be sent.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49945r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Include local path when user is uploading files to a server' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "160A" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50623r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Include local path when user is uploading files to a server' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Security Warning for unsafe files must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
SI-4 - Medium - CCI-001274 - V-46889 - SV-59755r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001274
Version
DTBI870-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46889
Rule IDs
  • SV-59755r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether or not the 'Open File - Security Warning' message appears when the user tries to open executable files or other potentially unsafe files (from an intranet file shared by using Windows Explorer, for example). If you enable this policy setting and set the drop-down box to "Enable", these files open without a security warning. If you set the drop-down box to "Prompt", a security warning appears before the files open. If you disable this policy these files do not open. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user can configure how the computer handles these files.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49947r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Show security warning for potentially unsafe files' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1806" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50625r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Show security warning for potentially unsafe files' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
ActiveX controls without prompt property must be used in approved domains only (Restricted Sites zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001170 - V-46893 - SV-59759r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001170
Version
DTBI880-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46893
Rule IDs
  • SV-59759r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether or not the user is prompted to allow ActiveX controls to run on websites other than the website that installed the ActiveX control. If the user were to disable the setting for the zone, malicious ActiveX controls could be executed without the user's knowledge. Disabling this setting would allow the possibility for malicious ActiveX controls to be executed from non-approved domains within this zone without the user's knowledge. Enabling this setting enforces the default value and prohibits the user from changing the value. Websites should be moved into another zone if permissions need to be changed.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49949r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow only approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "120b" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50627r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Allow only approved domains to use ActiveX controls without prompt' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Cross-Site Scripting Filter property must be enforced (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46895 - SV-59761r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI890-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46895
Rule IDs
  • SV-59761r1_rule
The Cross-Site Scripting Filter is designed to prevent users from becoming victims of unintentional information disclosure. This setting controls if the Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Filter detects and prevents cross-site script injection into websites in this zone. If you enable this policy setting, the XSS Filter will be enabled for sites in this zone, and the XSS Filter will attempt to block cross-site script injections. If you disable this policy setting, the XSS Filter will be disabled for sites in this zone, and Internet Explorer will permit cross-site script injections.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49951r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Turn on Cross-Site Scripting Filter' must be 'Enabled', and 'Enable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1409" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50631r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> 'Turn on Cross-Site Scripting Filter' to 'Enabled', and select 'Enable' from the drop-down box.

b
Internet Explorer Processes Restrict ActiveX Install must be enforced (Reserved).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001695 - V-46897 - SV-59763r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001695
Version
DTBI900-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46897
Rule IDs
  • SV-59763r1_rule
Users often choose to install software such as ActiveX controls that are not permitted by their organization's security policy. Such software can pose significant security and privacy risks to networks. This policy setting enables blocking of ActiveX control installation prompts for Internet Explorer processes. If you enable this policy setting, prompts for ActiveX control installations will be blocked for Internet Explorer processes. If you disable this policy setting, prompts for ActiveX control installations will not be blocked and these prompts will be displayed to users. If you do not configure this policy setting, the user's preference will be used to determine whether to block ActiveX control installations for Internet Explorer processes.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49953r3_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict ActiveX Install -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_ACTIVEXINSTALL Criteria: If the value "(Reserved)" is REG_SZ = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50635r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Security Features -> Restrict ActiveX Install -> 'Internet Explorer Processes' to 'Enabled'.

b
Status bar updates via script must be disallowed (Internet zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46903 - SV-59769r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI910-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46903
Rule IDs
  • SV-59769r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether script is allowed to update the status bar within the zone. A script running in the zone could cause false information to be displayed on the status bar, which could confuse the user and cause them to perform an undesirable action. If you enable this policy setting, script is allowed to update the status bar. If you disable this policy setting, script is not allowed to update the status bar. If you do not configure this policy setting, status bar updates via scripts will be disabled.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49955r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Allow updates to status bar via script' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2103" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50637r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Allow updates to status bar via script' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
.NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode must be disallowed to run (Internet zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46907 - SV-59773r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI920-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46907
Rule IDs
  • SV-59773r1_rule
Unsigned components are more likely to contain malicious code and it is more difficult to determine the author of the application - therefore they should be avoided if possible. This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are not signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute unsigned managed components. If you select "Prompt" in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute unsigned managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components. If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute unsigned managed components.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49957r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2004" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50643r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components not signed with Authenticode' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
.NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode must be disallowed to run (Internet zone).
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46921 - SV-59787r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI930-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46921
Rule IDs
  • SV-59787r1_rule
It may be possible for someone to host malicious content on a website that takes advantage of these components. This policy setting allows you to manage whether .NET Framework components that are signed with Authenticode can be executed from Internet Explorer. These components include managed controls referenced from an object tag and managed executables referenced from a link. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will execute signed managed components. If you select "Prompt" in the drop-down box, Internet Explorer will prompt the user to determine whether to execute signed managed components. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components. If you do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not execute signed managed components.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49959r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2001" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50659r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Run .NET Framework-reliant components signed with Authenticode' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Scriptlets must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46927 - SV-59793r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI940-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46927
Rule IDs
  • SV-59793r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to manage whether scriptlets can be allowed. Scriptlets hosted on sites located in this zone are more likely to contain malicious code. If you enable this policy setting, users will be able to run scriptlets. If you disable this policy setting, users will not be able to run scriptlets. If you do not configure this policy setting, a scriptlet can be enabled or disabled by the user.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49961r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone 'Allow Scriptlets' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "1209" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50661r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone 'Allow Scriptlets' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Status bar updates via script must be disallowed (Restricted Sites zone).
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46939 - SV-59805r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI950-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46939
Rule IDs
  • SV-59805r1_rule
A script running in the zone could cause false information to be displayed on the status bar, which could confuse the user and cause an undesirable action. This policy setting allows you to manage whether script is allowed to update the status bar within the zone. If you enable this policy setting, script is allowed to update the status bar. If you disable this policy setting, script is not allowed to update the status bar. If you do not configure this policy setting, status bar updates via scripts will be disabled.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49963r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone 'Allow updates to status bar via script' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disable' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "2103" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50671r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone 'Allow updates to status bar via script' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disable' from the drop-down box.

b
Ability to install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically must be disallowed.
SI-2 - Medium - CCI-001237 - V-46943 - SV-59809r1_rule
RMF Control
SI-2
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001237
Version
DTBI980-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46943
Rule IDs
  • SV-59809r1_rule
This policy setting configures Internet Explorer to automatically install new versions of Internet Explorer when they are available. If you enable this policy setting, automatic upgrade of Internet Explorer will be turned on. If you disable this policy setting, automatic upgrade of Internet Explorer will be turned off. If you do not configure this policy, users can turn on or off automatic updates.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49965r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "EnableAutoUpgrade" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50675r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer 'Install new versions of Internet Explorer automatically' to 'Disabled'.

b
When Enhanced Protected Mode is enabled, ActiveX controls must be disallowed to run in Protected Mode.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001687 - V-46975 - SV-59841r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001687
Version
DTBI985-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46975
Rule IDs
  • SV-59841r1_rule
This setting prevents ActiveX controls from running in Protected Mode when Enhanced Protected Mode is enabled. When a user has an ActiveX control installed that is not compatible with Enhanced Protected Mode and a website attempts to load the control, Internet Explorer notifies the user and gives the option to run the website in regular Protected Mode. This policy setting disables this notification and forces all websites to run in Enhanced Protected Mode. Enhanced Protected Mode provides additional protection against malicious websites by using 64-bit processes on 64-bit versions of Windows. For computers running at least Windows 8, Enhanced Protected Mode also limits the locations Internet Explorer can read from in the registry and the file system. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer will not give the user the option to disable Enhanced Protected Mode. All Protected Mode websites will run in Enhanced Protected Mode. If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer notifies users and provides an option to run websites with incompatible ActiveX controls in regular Protected Mode.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49971r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page 'Do not allow ActiveX controls to run in Protected Mode when Enhanced Protected Mode is enabled' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "DisableEPMCompat" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50705r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page 'Do not allow ActiveX controls to run in Protected Mode when Enhanced Protected Mode is enabled' to 'Enabled'.

b
Dragging of content from different domains across windows must be disallowed (Internet zone).
AC-4 - Medium - CCI-001414 - V-46981 - SV-59847r1_rule
RMF Control
AC-4
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001414
Version
DTBI990-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46981
Rule IDs
  • SV-59847r1_rule
This policy setting allows you to set options for dragging content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. If you enable this policy setting, users can drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. If you disable this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when both the source and destination are in different windows. Users cannot change this setting. If you do not configure this policy setting, users cannot drag content from one domain to a different domain when the source and destination are in different windows. Users can change this setting in the Internet Options dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49973r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Internet Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains across windows' must be 'Enabled', and 'Disabled' selected from the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "2709" is REG_DWORD = 3, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50707r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Security Page-> Internet Zone 'Enable dragging of content from different domains across windows' to 'Enabled', and select 'Disabled' from the drop-down box.

b
Enhanced Protected Mode functionality must be enforced.
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46987 - SV-59853r2_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI995-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46987
Rule IDs
  • SV-59853r2_rule
Enhanced Protected Mode provides additional protection against malicious websites by using 64-bit processes on 64-bit versions of Windows. For computers running at least Windows 8, Enhanced Protected Mode also limits the locations Internet Explorer can read from in the registry and the file system. If you enable this policy setting, Enhanced Protected Mode will be turned on. Any zone that has Protected Mode enabled will use Enhanced Protected Mode. Users will not be able to disable Enhanced Protected Mode. If you disable this policy setting, Enhanced Protected Mode will be turned off. Any zone that has Protected Mode enabled will use the version of Protected Mode introduced in Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Vista. If you do not configure this policy, users will be able to turn on or turn off Enhanced Protected Mode on the "Advanced" tab of the Internet Options dialog box.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49975r3_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page 'Turn on Enhanced Protected Mode' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Isolation" is REG_SZ = 'PMEM', this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50711r2_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel-> Advanced Page 'Turn on Enhanced Protected Mode' to 'Enabled'.

b
Microsoft services to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address bar must be disallowed.
CM-7 - Medium - CCI-000381 - V-46989 - SV-59855r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-7
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000381
Version
DTBI766-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46989
Rule IDs
  • SV-59855r1_rule
This policy setting allows Internet Explorer to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address bar. To provide enhanced suggestions, the user's keystrokes are sent to Microsoft through Microsoft services. If you enable this policy setting, users receive enhanced suggestions while typing in the Address bar. In addition, users won't be able to change the Suggestions setting on the Settings charm. If you disable this policy setting, users won't receive enhanced suggestions while typing in the Address bar. In addition, users won't be able to change the Suggestions setting on the Settings charm. If you don't configure this policy setting, users can change the Suggestions setting on the Settings charm.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49977r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> 'Allow Microsoft services to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address bar' must be 'Disabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer Criteria: If the value "AllowServicePoweredQSA" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50713r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> 'Allow Microsoft services to provide enhanced suggestions as the user types in the Address bar' to 'Disabled'.

b
The 64-bit tab processes, when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows, must be turned on.
SC-3 - Medium - CCI-001084 - V-46995 - SV-59861r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-3
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001084
Version
DTBI356-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46995
Rule IDs
  • SV-59861r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer 11 uses 64-bit processes (for greater security) or 32-bit processes (for greater compatibility) when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows.Important: Some ActiveX controls and toolbars may not be available when 64-bit processes are used. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer 11 will use 32-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows. If you don't configure this policy setting, users can turn this feature on or off using Internet Explorer settings. This feature is turned off by default.ECSC-1
Checks: C-49979r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' must be 'Enabled'. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Criteria: If the value "Isolation64Bit" is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50715r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Advanced Page 'Turn on 64-bit tab processes when running in Enhanced Protected Mode on 64-bit versions of Windows' to 'Enabled'.

b
Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls must be run for the Internet zone.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-46997 - SV-59863r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTBI1046-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46997
Rule IDs
  • SV-59863r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49981r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled' and 'Disable' selected in the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3 Criteria: If the value "270C" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50717r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Internet Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled' and select 'Disable' in the drop-down box.

b
Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls must be run for the Intranet zone.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-46999 - SV-59865r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTBI062-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-46999
Rule IDs
  • SV-59865r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49983r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Intranet Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled' and 'Disable' selected in the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1 Criteria: If the value "270C" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50719r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Intranet Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled' and select 'Disable' in the drop-down box.

b
Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls must be run for the Local Machine zone.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-47003 - SV-59869r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTBI426-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-47003
Rule IDs
  • SV-59869r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49985r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page ->Local Machine Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled' and 'Disable' selected in the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0 Criteria: If the value "270C" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50721r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Local Machine Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled' and select 'Disable' in the drop-down box.

b
Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls must be run for the Restricted Sites zone.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-47005 - SV-59871r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTBI1051-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-47005
Rule IDs
  • SV-59871r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49987r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled' and 'Disable' selected in the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: If the value "270C" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50725r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled' and select 'Disable' in the drop-down box.

b
Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls must be run for the Trusted Sites zone.
SC-18 - Medium - CCI-001662 - V-47009 - SV-59875r1_rule
RMF Control
SC-18
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-001662
Version
DTBI092-IE11
Vuln IDs
  • V-47009
Rule IDs
  • SV-59875r1_rule
This policy setting determines whether Internet Explorer runs Anti-Malware programs against ActiveX controls, to check if they're safe to load on pages. If you enable this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you disable this policy setting, Internet Explorer always checks with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. If you don't configure this policy setting, Internet Explorer won't check with your Anti-Malware program to see if it's safe to create an instance of the ActiveX control. Users can turn this behavior on or off, using Internet Explorer Security settings.DCMC-1
Checks: C-49989r2_chk

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' must be 'Enabled' and 'Disable' selected in the drop-down box. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2 Criteria: If the value "270C" is REG_DWORD = 0, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-50727r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer-> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Trusted Sites Zone 'Don't run antimalware programs against ActiveX controls' to 'Enabled' and select 'Disable' in the drop-down box.