Title

The File download control is not set properly for the Restricted Sites Zone. (Cat II impact)

Discussion

Files should not be able to be downloaded from sites that are considered restricted.

Check Content

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Allow file downloads" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable". 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 (Disabled = 3), this is not a finding.

Fix Text

The policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Internet Explorer -> Internet Control Panel -> Security Page -> Restricted Sites Zone -> "Allow file downloads" will be set to “Enabled” and "Disable". Change the registry key HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\4 Criteria: Set the value 1803 to REG_DWORD = 3 (Disabled = 3).

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Vulnerability ID: V-6294

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