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Microsoft Visio 2013 STIG

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The Microsoft Visio 2013 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.letterkenny.FSO.mbx.stig-customer-support-mailbox@mail.mil.
Digest of Updates vs. V1R1 · 06 Dec 2013 No substantive changes

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b
Disabling of user name and password syntax from being used in URLs must be enforced.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40730 - SV-52788r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO104
Vuln IDs
  • V-40730
Rule IDs
  • SV-52788r1_rule
The Uniform Resource Locator (URL) standard allows user authentication to be included in URL strings in the form http://username:password@example.com. A malicious user might use this URL syntax to create a hyperlink that appears to open a legitimate Website but actually opens a deceptive (spoofed) Website. For example, the URL http://www.wingtiptoys.com@example.com appears to open http://www.wingtiptoys.com but actually opens http://example.com. To protect users from such attacks, Internet Explorer usually blocks any URLs using this syntax. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). If user names and passwords in URLs are allowed, users could be diverted to dangerous Web pages, which could pose a security risk.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47117r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Disable user name and password" is "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_HTTP_USERNAME_PASSWORD_DISABLE Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45714r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Disable user name and password" to "Enabled" and place check in 'visio.exe' check box.

b
The Internet Explorer Bind to Object functionality must be enabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40731 - SV-52789r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO111
Vuln IDs
  • V-40731
Rule IDs
  • SV-52789r1_rule
Internet Explorer performs a number of safety checks before initializing an ActiveX control. It will not initialize a control if the kill bit for the control is set in the registry, or if the security settings for the zone in which the control is located do not allow it to be initialized. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). A security risk could occur if potentially dangerous controls are allowed to load.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47118r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Bind to object" is set to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_SAFE_BINDTOOBJECT Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45715r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Bind to object" to "Enabled" and place check in 'visio.exe' check box.

b
The Saved from URL mark must be selected to enforce Internet zone processing.
Medium - V-40732 - SV-52790r1_rule
RMF Control
Severity
M
CCI
Version
DTOO117
Vuln IDs
  • V-40732
Rule IDs
  • SV-52790r1_rule
Typically, when Internet Explorer loads a web page from a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) share that contains a Mark of the Web (MOTW) comment, indicating the page was saved from a site on the Internet; Internet Explorer runs the page in the Internet security zone instead of the less restrictive Local Intranet security zone. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a web page). If Internet Explorer does not evaluate the page for a MOTW, potentially dangerous code could be allowed to run.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47119r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Saved from URL" is "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_UNC_SAVEDFILECHECK Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45716r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Saved from URL" to "Enabled" and place check in 'visio.exe' check box.

b
Navigation to URLs embedded in Office products must be blocked.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40733 - SV-52791r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO123
Vuln IDs
  • V-40733
Rule IDs
  • SV-52791r1_rule
To protect users from attacks, Internet Explorer usually does not attempt to load malformed URLs. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a web page). If Internet Explorer attempts to load a malformed URL, a security risk could occur.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47120r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Navigate URL" is "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_VALIDATE_NAVIGATE_URL Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45717r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Navigate URL" to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked.

b
Scripted Window Security must be enforced.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40734 - SV-52792r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO124
Vuln IDs
  • V-40734
Rule IDs
  • SV-52792r1_rule
Malicious websites often try to confuse or trick users into giving a site permission to perform an action allowing the site to take control of the users' computers in some manner. Disabling or not configuring this setting allows unknown websites to: -Create browser windows appearing to be from the local operating system. -Draw active windows displaying outside of the viewable areas of the screen capturing keyboard input. -Overlay parent windows with their own browser windows to hide important system information, choices or prompts.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47121r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Scripted Window Security Restrictions" is set to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WINDOW_RESTRICTIONS Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45718r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Scripted Window Security Restrictions" to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked.

b
Add-on Management functionality must be allowed.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40735 - SV-52793r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO126
Vuln IDs
  • V-40735
Rule IDs
  • SV-52793r1_rule
Internet Explorer add-ons are pieces of code, run in Internet Explorer, to provide additional functionality. Rogue add-ons may contain viruses or other malicious code. Disabling or not configuring this setting could allow malicious code or users to become active on user computers or the network. For example, a malicious user can monitor and then use keystrokes users type into Internet Explorer. Even legitimate add-ons may demand resources, compromising the performance of Internet Explorer, and the operating systems for user computers.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47122r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Add-on Management" is set to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\software\Microsoft\internet explorer\main\featurecontrol\feature_addon_management Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45719r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Add-on Management" to "Enabled" and place check in 'visio.exe' check box.

b
Add-ins to Office applications must be signed by a Trusted Publisher.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40736 - SV-52794r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO127
Vuln IDs
  • V-40736
Rule IDs
  • SV-52794r1_rule
Office 2013 applications do not check the digital signature on application add-ins before opening them. Disabling or not configuring this setting may allow an application to load a dangerous add-in. As a result, malicious code could become active on user computers or the network.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47123r1_chk

Verify the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Visio 2013 -> Visio Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> "Require that application add-ins are signed by Trusted Publisher" is set to "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\software\policies\Microsoft\office\15.0\Visio\security Criteria: If the value requireaddinsig is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45720r1_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Visio 2013 -> Visio Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> "Require that application add-ins are signed by Trusted Publisher" to "Enabled".

b
Links that invoke instances of IE from within an Office product must be blocked.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40737 - SV-52795r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO129
Vuln IDs
  • V-40737
Rule IDs
  • SV-52795r1_rule
The Pop-up Blocker feature in Internet Explorer can be used to block most unwanted pop-up and pop-under windows from appearing. This functionality can be controlled separately for instances of Internet Explorer spawned by Office applications (for example, if a user clicks a link in an Office document or selects a menu option that loads a Web page). If the Pop-up Blocker is disabled, disruptive and potentially dangerous pop-up windows could load and present a security risk.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47124r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Block popups" is "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_WEBOC_POPUPMANAGEMENT Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45721r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Block popups" to "Enabled" and place check in 'visio.exe' check box.

b
Trust Bar Notifications for unsigned applications must be disabled.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40738 - SV-52796r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO131
Vuln IDs
  • V-40738
Rule IDs
  • SV-52796r1_rule
If an application is configured to require all add-ins to be signed by a trusted publisher, any unsigned add-ins the application loads will be disabled and the application will display the Trust Bar at the top of the active window. The Trust Bar contains a message informing users about the unsigned add-in. If a user is allowed to make the determination to allow an unsigned add-in, it increases the risk of malicious code being introduced onto the user's computer or the network.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47125r1_chk

Verify the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Visio 2013 -> Visio Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> "Disable Trust Bar Notification for unsigned application add-ins and block them" is set to "Enabled". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\software\policies\Microsoft\office\15.0\Visio\security Criteria: If the value notbpromptunsignedaddin is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45722r1_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Visio 2013 -> Visio Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> "Disable Trust Bar Notification for unsigned application add-ins and block them" to "Enabled".

b
File downloads must be configured for proper restrictions.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40739 - SV-52797r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO132
Vuln IDs
  • V-40739
Rule IDs
  • SV-52797r1_rule
Disabling this setting allows websites to present file download prompts via code without the user specifically initiating the download. User preferences may also allow the download to occur without prompting or interaction with the user. Even if Internet Explorer prompts the user to accept the download, some websites abuse this functionality. Malicious websites may continually prompt users to download a file or present confusing dialog boxes to trick users into downloading or running a file. If the download occurs and it contains malicious code, the code could become active on user computers or the network.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47126r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict File Download" is set to "Enabled" and 'Visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_FILEDOWNLOAD Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45723r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict File Download" to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked.

b
Protection from zone elevation must be enforced.
Medium - V-40740 - SV-52798r1_rule
RMF Control
Severity
M
CCI
Version
DTOO209
Vuln IDs
  • V-40740
Rule IDs
  • SV-52798r1_rule
Internet Explorer places restrictions on each web page users can use the browser to open. Web pages on a user's local computer have the fewest security restrictions and reside in the Local Machine zone, making this security zone a prime target for malicious users and code. Disabling or not configuring this setting could allow pages in the Internet zone to navigate to pages in the Local Machine zone to then run code to elevate privileges. This could allow malicious code or users to become active on user computers or the network.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47127r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Protection From Zone Elevation" is set to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_ZONE_ELEVATION Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45724r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Protection From Zone Elevation" to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked.

b
ActiveX installs must be configured for proper restrictions.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40741 - SV-52799r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO211
Vuln IDs
  • V-40741
Rule IDs
  • SV-52799r1_rule
Microsoft ActiveX controls allow unmanaged, unprotected code to run on the user computers. ActiveX controls do not run within a protected container in the browser like the other types of HTML or Microsoft Silverlight-based controls. Disabling or not configuring this setting does not block prompts for ActiveX control installations and these prompts display to users. This could allow malicious code to become active on user computers or the network.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47128r1_chk

Verify the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict ActiveX Install" is set to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\FEATURE_RESTRICT_ACTIVEXINSTALL Criteria: If the value visio.exe is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45725r1_fix

Set the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 (Machine) -> Security Settings -> IE Security "Restrict ActiveX Install" to "Enabled" and 'visio.exe' is checked.

b
Warning Bar settings for VBA macros must be configured.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40742 - SV-52800r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO304
Vuln IDs
  • V-40742
Rule IDs
  • SV-52800r1_rule
When users open files containing VBA Macros, applications open the files with the macros disabled and displays the Trust Bar with a warning that macros are present and have been disabled. Users may then enable these macros by clicking Options on the Trust Bar and selecting the option to enable them. Disabling or not configuring this setting may allow dangerous macros to become active on user computers or the network.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47129r1_chk

Verify the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Visio 2013 -> Visio Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> "VBA Macro Notification Settings" is set to "Enabled: Disable all with notification". Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\software\policies\Microsoft\office\15.0\Visio\security Criteria: If the value vbawarnings is REG_DWORD = 2, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45726r1_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Visio 2013 -> Visio Options -> Security -> Trust Center -> "VBA Macro Notification Settings" to "Enabled: Disable all with notification".

b
Visio 2013 application must be prevented from loading any custom user interface (UI) code.
CM-6 - Medium - CCI-000366 - V-40743 - SV-52801r1_rule
RMF Control
CM-6
Severity
M
CCI
CCI-000366
Version
DTOO305
Vuln IDs
  • V-40743
Rule IDs
  • SV-52801r1_rule
This policy setting controls whether Office 2013 applications load any custom user interface (UI) code included with a document or template. Office 2013 allows developers to extend the UI with customization code that is included in a document or template. If this policy setting is enabled, Office 2013 applications cannot load any UI customization code included with documents and templates. If this policy setting is disabled or not configured, Office 2013 applications load any UI customization code included with a document or template when opening it, leaving the Office 2013 application susceptible to malicious code.System AdministratorInformation Assurance Officer
Checks: C-47130r3_chk

Verify the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 -> Global Options -> Customize -> "Disable UI extending from documents and templates" is set to "Enabled" and "Disallow in Visio" is checked. Procedure: Use the Windows Registry Editor to navigate to the following key: HKCU\software\policies\Microsoft\office\15.0\common\toolbars\Visio Criteria: If the value noextensibilitycustomizationfromdocument is REG_DWORD = 1, this is not a finding.

Fix: F-45727r2_fix

Set the policy value for User Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Microsoft Office 2013 -> Global Options -> Customize -> "Disable UI extending from documents and templates" to "Enabled". Select the policy option for "Disallow in Visio".